Endophthalmitis Following Needle Prick Injury in A Medical Laboratory Scientist: A Case Report.

Abstract

Endophthalmitis following trauma from hypodermic needles have been previously observed. A few cases were reported in children at play and few iatrogenic cases in adults receiving treatment. Injuries from hypodermic needles have been noted to be associated with risk of serious ocular infection with risk of severe loss of vision. The case of a 26 -year-old laboratory scientist who developed endophthalmitis in the right eye following accidental needle prick while trying to dislodge blood clot from a needle is hereby reported. Protective eye device should be worn while carrying out duties in the laboratory. Eye care providers should be on the lookout for prompt identification of cases of post-traumatic endophthalmitis and intravitreal
broad- spectrum antibiotic should be administered in such cases.