Ophthalmology

Matric. No.: 17/MHS01/211

In a tabular form, state the differences between endophthalmitis
and panophthalmitis.
Differences
Endophthalmitis
Definition It is a purulent inflammation of
the intraocular fluids (vitreous
and aqueous) usually due to
infection.
Etiology Commonly caused by bacteria
(Staphylococcus, pseudomonas,
Streptococcus, E.coli) or fungus
(Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida
albicans)
Panophthalmitis
It is a rapidly progressing
suppurative process
encompassing all structures
of the globe (choroid, retina,
vitreous fluid, aqueous fluid,
cornea, sclera, and
conjunctiva) with extension
into the orbital structures
Etiology could be exogenous
(due to infected wounds) or
endogenous (due to
metastasis of infected
embolus in retinal artery and
choroidal vessels)

Common pathogens are

Bacteria (Bacillus cereus,
Clostridium perfringens,
Staphylococcus,
Pseudomonas)
Fungi (Aspergillus)
Virus (herpes simplex virus,
varicella zoster virus)
Treatment Antibiotic therapy Evisceration (frill
Steroid therapy evisceration)
Supportive therapy
Vitrectomy
Fate Resolution with treatment Atrophia bulbi
Panophthalmitis Spreading of the infection
Atrophia bulbi
 Similarities
1. They both occur as a result of inflammation
2. They both result from trauma, foreign material, postsurgical complication, the
extension of neoplasia, or the extension of uncontrolled inflammation from other
parts of the eye such as the lens or uvea
3. Similar clinical symptoms like severe ocular pain and headache, loss of vision,
marked redness and swelling of the eyes.