Multiresistant Candida Endophthalmitis Treated with Intravitreal Caspofungin: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND

endophthalmitis is a severe complication of candidemia. Currently, the recommended treatment of fungal endophthalmitis is a combination of intravitreal and systemic antifungal drugs, and in some cases vitrectomy is also required. Intravitreal therapies that are commonly used are amphotericin B and voriconazole, although recently the use of intravitreal caspofungin has been described in a few case reports. However, clinical experience with intravitreal caspofungin is still limited.

CASE PRESENTATION

We report a case of bilateral endophthalmitis, initially managed with repeated 100 μg/0.1 ml caspofungin intravitreal injections and posteriorly treated with pars plana vitrectomy in both eyes.

CONCLUSIONS

Intravitreal caspofungin could be a safe intravitreal alternative to habitual antimycotic drugs in cases with resistant endophthalmitis. Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA).