A physician reported that two days following a cataract extraction with an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the patient was diagnosed with endophthalmitis.A vitreous cavity puncture injection + anterior chamber were performed.The following day a vitrectomy was performed.Eight days later, a vitreous cavity lavage, intraocular lens extraction and silicone oil filling were performed.Additional information was provided indicating that the patient had vitreous inflammation, conjunctival redness and swelling.Routine blood examination was performed.No infectious hemogram.A culture was performed.The event resulted in clinically significant visual change.The interventions performed were effective.The outcome of the event resolved.The patient recovered with persistent condition.
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