Objectives: At the conclusion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of endophthalmitis and should be able to

• Describe the epidemiology, causes, characteristics and management of endophthalmitis including:
  • Endogenous Bacterial Endophthalmitis
  • Fungal Endophthalmitis
  • Posttraumatic Endophthalmitis
  • Post-operative Endophthalmitis
  • Chronic Endophthalmitis
• Discuss the purpose, inclusion criteria and the outcomes of the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study

Reading Assignment: There are several sections in the Retina and Vitreous section of the BCSC concerning endophthalmitis. Please read through these. In addition, please review the EVS.