Table 1). Rates of endophthalmitis tend to be higher with a history of retained intraocular foreign body (IOFB) 16,17,20,26 (Table 1).
Risk FactorsThe risk factors for developing endophthalmitis have been well studied. The most commonly cited risk factors include delayed primary wound closure (typically defined as
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