Although the prognosis of endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis is generally poor, some eyes might be saved if treated early enough. Diabetes is a significant risk factor for the development of endogenous endophthalmitis and poor visual outcome in patients with K. pneumoniae liver abscess. Early vitrectomy might be considered in patients whose anterior chamber inflammation did not respond well to intravitreal antibiotics.
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