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Antiviral Prophylaxis May Not Provide Benefit In Patients With Posner-Schlossman Syndrome, Patrick Lee

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A critical appraisal and clinical application of Chee SP, Jap A. Cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis: outcome of treatment. Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Dec;94(12):1648-52. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2009.167767 for a patient on antiviral prophylaxis for recurrent episodes of Posner-Schlossman Syndrome.

Trends In The Sources Of Endophthalmitis At Kresge Eye Institute, Anita Vaishampayan, Kresge Eye Institute

Medical Student Research Symposium

Purpose

Endophthalmitis is a defined as a purulent inflammation of the intraocular fluids, namely the vitreous and aqueous humor. Endophthalmitis most commonly develops from infection, but can also be acquired from inflammatory and neoplastic conditions. We sought to determine these sources at our institute and to look for trends in our urban population.

Methods

A retrospective chart review of patients who attended the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, MI between 2003 to 2018 was performed. Patient list was identified from our EMR using the diagnoses codes related endophthalmitis. Information gathered included demographics, type of tissue/fluid cultured, the presumed source of …