# A case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Escherichia coli septicemia

## TL;DR

A rare case of eye infection caused by E. coli septicemia in a diabetic patient is reported, showing improvement after surgery.

## Contribution

This paper presents a novel clinical case linking E. coli septicemia to endogenous endophthalmitis in a diabetic patient.

## Key findings

- Vitrectomy with intravitreal antibiotics and steroids improved vision in the patient.
- The case highlights the importance of urgent intervention for endogenous endophthalmitis.
- Uncontrolled diabetes and pyelonephritis were associated with E. coli septicemia.

## Abstract

Endogenous endophthalmitis is a severe sight-threatening condition that requires urgent intervention. It is a rare complication of Escherichia coli septicemia. We herein report a case of left eye endogenous endophthalmitis with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with pyelonephritis associated with Escherichia coli septicemia. Vitrectomy was done along with intravitreal antibiotics and steroids. There was significant improvement in vision after vitrectomy.