PURPOSE: To determine the percentage of patients in whom endophthalmitis developed
after open globe injury. DESIGN: Retrospective, noncomparative, consecutive case series.
METHODS: Charts of all patients (675 in total) treated surgically for open globe injury at the
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) between January 1, 2000 and July 31, 2007
were reviewed. Cases with at least 30 days of follow-up were included in statistical analyses
(558 in total). A standardized treatment protocol was used in all cases. Intravenous …

Purpose: Post traumatic endophthalmitis is a serious complication that occurs in 3-15% of
open globe cases. We investigated the post traumatic endophthalmitis rate and risk factors
in a large tertiary care eye infirmary with a dedicated trauma service and a standardized
treatment protocol. Methods: Retrospective review of all open globe injuries treated at the
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary between January, 2000 and October, 2006.
Standardized Open Globe Repair Protocol: Intravenous vancomycin 1 gm q12 hrs and …