Senior-Loken syndrome is a rare disorder that presents in the first two decades of life. It commonly manifests with nephronophthisis and retinal dystrophy. We describe a teenager who had end-stage renal failure presenting with bilateral visual impairment due to retinal dystrophy with concomitant unilateral Coats disease and exudative retinal detachment. The patient was treated with a combination of endolaser photocoagulation and external drainage of the subretinal fluid. The final visual acuity remained poor in both eyes. Options of treatment in this challenging situation is discussed in this case report.
Infectious endophthalmitis is an ocular infection caused by bacterial or fungal organisms involving intraocular tissues, aqueous, and vitreous humour. Bacillus sp. is an uncommon microorganism causing endophthalmitis. We describe a teenager who presented with a self-sealed corneal laceration, cataractous lens, and evidence of a breach in the anterior capsule. The eye was initially quiet and stable. The event started 1 day after uncomplicated cataract surgery. The patient developed fulminant postoperative endophthalmitis with a fatal final visual outcome. A high index of suspicion is mandatory, and more aggressive treatment may be able to improve the final outcome.
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