Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis is rare and despite immediate management, visual outcome is generally poor. We report a case of endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis that was treated successfully.
Case: An 80-year-old woman with a liver abscess was diagnosed at an early stage with endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis. She underwent par plana vitrectomy and lensectomy within 8 h after the onset of ocular symptoms. Secondary implantation of a sulcus-fixated intra-ocular lens (IOL) was performed 12 months later. Final visual acuity OS was 20/20.
Conclusions: The present case highlights the potential benefit of early and broad vitrectomy with lensectomy in the management of endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis.