A case of sterile endophthalmitis after repeated intravitreal bevacizumab injection

作者：Yenerel N Melda^*; Dinc Umut A; Gorgun Ebru

来源：Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2008, 24(3): 362-363.

DOI：10.1089/jop.2007.0126

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe a case of sterile endophthalmitis after repeated intravitreal bevacizumab injections for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to angioid streaks.
Methods: This study was done as a case report.
Results: A 57-year-old man who received a third injection of intravitreal bevacizumab for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization owing to angioid streaks developed sterile endophthalmitis. The patient's condition improved after hourly topical steroid and antibiotic drops without a sequele.
Conclusions: The intravitreal injection of bevacizumab has the potential for the development of sterile endophthalmitis. The patients should be warned against this possible adverse reaction, especially after repeated injections.

• 出版日期2008-6