Scientific Program
IC83 - "exogenous Endophthalmitis: an Ophthalmic Emergency – Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management"
Date
13/03/2026
Hall
Trade Room 3
From
15:15
To
16:25
Chief Instructor Membership Number
S05624
Chief Instructor Name
Prof. Dr.Mehul Shah
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Title
"exogenous Endophthalmitis: an Ophthalmic Emergency – Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management"
Summary
Endophthalmitis Is a Severe, Sight-threatening Intraocular Inflammation, Typically Infectious, Constituting an Ophthalmic Emergency. It Arises Exogenously (Post-surgery Like Cataract, Trauma, Injections) or Endogenously (Hematogenous Spread). Symptoms Include Acute Pain, Vision Loss, Redness, Swelling, Photophobia, Floaters, Hypopyon, and Vitritis. Diagnosis Relies on Clinical Evaluation Supported by Vitreous/aqueous Sampling for Microscopy/culture/pcr. Immediate, Aggressive Treatment Is Critical: Intravitreal Antibiotics (Antifungals If Indicated), Systemic Antibiotics for Endogenous Cases, and Often Pars Plana Vitrectomy to Remove Infected Material. Common Pathogens Include Staphylococcus Spp. (Epidermidis, Aureus), Streptococcus and Candida. Prognosis Depends on Pathogen Virulence, Host Immunity, and Especially Intervention Timeliness; Delays Risk Irreversible Vision Loss or Eye Loss. Early Treatment Improves Outcomes; Surgical Prevention Is Key.
Resume
Chief Instructor MS, VR Fellow-Sankara Nethralaya is the founder Director & HOD-Vitreoretinal & Ocular Trauma, at tertiary eye care center in central western India. Published 119 peer-reviewed articles in journals, 10 book chapters (lead-2), 208 peer-reviewed images (4 ASRS Image of Week). Reviewer-11 for international journals. Presentations: 245 international, 1334 national. Trained 49 DNB, 66 long-term, 279 short-term fellows, 30 NPCB trainees, 179 optometrists, 64 nurses. 29 awards incl. National Eye Health Care Excellence Award, FICCI Award, and AIOC Senior Achievement Award.
Membership No
Name
Topic
Order no
Duration
Consented
S05624
Prof. Dr.Mehul Shah
Introduction
1
2
Yes
D13087
Dr.Kushal Delhiwala
Clinical Features and Diagnosis
2
8
Yes
K04899
Dr.Paritosh Arvind Kamdar
Microbial Work up and Relevance
3
8
Yes
V12204
Dr.Vadivelu Jaya Prakash
Non Surgical Management of Endophthalmitis
4
8
Yes
P03599
Dr. Vatsal Shyamlal Parikh
Management of Post Operative Endophthalmitis
5
8
R09066
Dr.Girish Shiva Rao
Management of Fungal Endophthalmitis
6
8
Yes
S05624
Prof. Dr.Mehul Shah
Surgical Management of Post Trauma Management
7
8
Yes
B11937
Dr.K. Naresh Babu
Late Onset Endophthalmitis and New Emerging Organisms of Endophthalmitis
8
8
Yes
Panel discussion : 12 Mins )
