endophthalmia
noun
Pronunciation: [ˌɛndoʊfˈθælmiə]
Definition
Inflammation or infection of the interior of the eyeball, often caused by bacteria or fungi entering the eye after surgery or injury.
Examples
The patient developed endophthalmia following cataract surgery.
Symptoms of endophthalmia include severe eye pain, redness, and decreased vision.
How to Use endophthalmia
- develop endophthalmia (collocation)
- To begin to suffer from endophthalmia. — "He developed endophthalmia after the injury to his eye."
- treat endophthalmia (collocation)
- To provide medical care for endophthalmia. — "Aggressive treatment is required to save vision when doctors treat endophthalmia."
- symptoms of endophthalmia (collocation)
- The signs that indicate the presence of endophthalmia. — "Severe pain and blurred vision are key symptoms of endophthalmia."
Synonyms of endophthalmia
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