Long axial length is a risk factor for infectious endophthalmitis in micro-incisional vitrectomy and membrane peeling surgery

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between axial length and the risk of infectious endophthalmitis (IE) following micro-incisional vitrectomy and membrane peeling surgery.
• Examined eyes undergoing micro-incisional vitrectomy and membrane peeling surgery.
• Focused on patients with high myopia and macular telangiectasia (MTM).
• Monitored intraocular pressure (IOP) in the early postoperative period.
• Identified a correlation between long axial length and a higher risk of postoperative IE.
• Noted that eyes with high myopia had lower IOP after surgery, increasing susceptibility to infection.