Endophthalmitis after placement of a Molteno implant.

PubMed ID: 2250860

Author(s): Perkins TW. Endophthalmitis after placement of a Molteno implant. Ophthalmic Surg. 1990 Oct;21(10):733-4. PMID 2250860

Journal: Ophthalmic Surgery, Volume 21, Issue 10, Oct 1990

I report a case of early postoperative endophthalmitis following placement of a Molteno implant. Excellent results were obtained by immediate removal of the implant and surgical management of the infection, followed by replacement of the implant.