Panophthalmitis

Definition: Acute suppurative inflammation of the inner eye with necrosis of the sclera (and sometimes the cornea) and extension of the inflammation into the orbit. Pain may be severe and the globe may rupture. In endophthalmitis the globe does not rupture.

Broader term(s)

• Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
• Bacterial Infections
• Eye Infections, Bacterial
• Uveitis, Suppurative
• Panophthalmitis