Combined Endophthalmitis and Orbital Cellulitis in Patients With Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Minia University5 enrolled

Overview

To report on cases presented with combined endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis as a first presentation of covid-19 infection.

This observation case series study included 5 patients referred to the Ophthalmology Department, Minia University with severe ophthalmic manifestations in the form of combined endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis. On doing the work-up of covid-19 infection according to the recommendations of Egyptian Ministry of Health, patients proved to be infected by the novel Corona virus. In addition to the Corona work-up, all patients were subjected to full ophthalmological evaluation, ocular ultrasound and orbital CT examination.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Endophthalmitis and Orbital Cellulitis

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis with covid-19 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis. * Patients with endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis not having covid-19 infection.

Locations (1)

Minia university Hospital

Minya, Minya Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Combined Endophthalmitis and Orbital Cellulitis in patients with Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

highlight the occurrence of combined endophthalmitis and orbital cellulitis in patients with novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Time frame: baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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