Fungemia and Intraocular Involvement

The American Academy of Ophthalmology currently does NOT recommend routine Ophthalmology consults for visually asymptomatic pts with systemic candidemia. The incidence of candidemiarelated endophthalmitis detected from routine screenings is <1%

By contrast, if the pt has visual symptoms, an Ophthalmology consult is warranted. 

  • Breazzano MP et al. American Academy of Ophthalmology Recommendations on Screening for Endogenous Candida Endophthalmitis. Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan;129(1):73-76
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