Sharma, TGopal, LParikh, SBadrinath, S SMadhavan, H NMukesh, B N1995-12-012009-05-291995-12-012009-05-291995-12-01Sharma T, Gopal L, Parikh S, Badrinath SS, Madhavan HN, Mukesh BN. Endophthalmitis caused by anaerobic bacteria. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 1995 Dec; 43(4): 191-4http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/71306A retrospective analysis of 22 patients who underwent pars plana vitrectomy for endophthalmitis and had culture-proven anaerobic bacteria, was done. Elimination of infection with attached retina and recovery of ambulatory vision > or = 2/60 were considered as anatomic success and functional success, respectively. Mean follow-up period was 12.7 months (range, 2 to 48 months). Anatomic success was attained in 14 (63.6%) eyes and functional success in 12 (54.6%) eyes. A poor preoperative visual acuity was found to be associated with poor functional outcome (p < 0.046). In endophthalmitis, a routine anaerobic culture of intraocular specimen is recommended.engAdolescentAdultAgedBacteria, Anaerobic --isolation & purificationBacteriological TechniquesChildChild, PreschoolEndophthalmitis --microbiologyEye Injuries, Penetrating --microbiologyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSurgical Wound Infection --microbiologyVisual Acuity --physiologyVitrectomyVitreous Body --microbiologyJournal Article