A Case of Endogenous Endophthalmitis After a Mild Dental Infection

Authors

Hunter C. Hoopes, Kansas City University
Nicole Cloutier, Centerpoint Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open

Abstract

Endophthalmitis is a rare but severe vision threatening disease that most often occurs in patients with a recent history of ophthalmic surgery or penetrating trauma to the eye. Often these patients have underlying risk factors or are immunosuppressed. We present a case of endogenous endophthalmitis in an otherwise healthy male after a tooth extraction. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of emergent eye conditions and "red flags" with a thorough history and physical examination.

DOI

10.1002/emp2.12557

Publication Date

9-15-2021

Keywords

conjunctivitis, corneal transplant, dental extraction, endogenous, endophthalmitis, infection, keratitis, ophthalmology

ISSN

2688-1152

Recommended Citation

Hoopes HC, Cloutier N. A Case of Endogenous Endophthalmitis After a Mild Dental Infection. Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open. 2021; 2(5). doi: 10.1002/emp2.12557.