endophthalmitis

[ en-dof-thal-mahy-tis, -dop- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the ocular cavities, caused by infection, trauma, or allergic reaction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of endophthalmitis¹

end- + ophthalmitis

Example Sentences

However, this invasive procedure is uncomfortable for patients, and carries the risk of serious ocular complications, such as endophthalmitis and retinal detachment.

From Science Daily

“These unnecessary procedures resulted in pain, discomfort, and, in some instances, endophthalmitis, a serious eye infection that can lead to vision loss and blindness…. These ‘treatments’ involved sticking needles in their eyes, burning their retinas with a laser, and injecting dyes into their bloodstream.”

From Washington Times

“These unnecessary procedures resulted in pain, discomfort, and, in some instances, endophthalmitis, a serious eye infection that can lead to vision loss and blindness…. These ‘treatments’ involved sticking needles in their eyes, burning their retinas with a laser, and injecting dyes into their bloodstream.”

From Washington Times

“These unnecessary procedures resulted in pain, discomfort, and, in some instances, endophthalmitis, a serious eye infection that can lead to vision loss and blindness…. These ‘treatments’ involved sticking needles in their eyes, burning their retinas with a laser, and injecting dyes into their bloodstream.”

From Seattle Times

Twenty-two came down with an eye infection called endophthalmitis and 18 of them were left blind.

From Washington Times