Inflammation (usually infectious) of the deep eye structures (aqueous and vitreous chambers)
Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Bacillus cereus
Frequently leads to loss of vision (ocular emergency)
Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Bacillus cereus
Cataract surgery
Usually within 6 weeks
Globe Rupture
Penetrating eye trauma more at risk than blunt eye trauma
Foreign body
Extension of keratitis
Hematogenous spread/endogenous (rare)
Usually within 6 weeks
Penetrating eye trauma more at risk than blunt eye trauma
Endophthalmitis
Nontraumatic
Optic neuritis
Acute angle-closure glaucoma^
Sympathetic ophthalmia
Anterior uveitis
Orbital cellulitis
Conjunctivitis