ABSTRACT
Purpose: The aim of this study was to report endophthalmitis caused by pantoe agglomerans after phacoemulsification surgery for the first time in English literature.
Material-method: A 44-year-old male patient was referred to Yeniyuzyıl University Gaziosmanpasa Hospital because of sudden painful vision loss in his right eye.
Result: Pantoea agglomerans was identified in the culture of humor from the anterior chamber and vitreous. Based on the antibiotic susceptibility test, P.Agglomerans species culture was sensitive to ciprofloxacin.
Conclusion: This is the first reported case of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.
Declaration of interest
The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.