Combined meropenem and linezolid as a systemic treatment for postoperative endophthalmitis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibiotic treatment of postoperative endophthalmitis with combined systemic meropenem and linezolid.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of endophthalmitis treated with systemic meropenem and linezolid compared to conventional systemic antibiotics by evaluation of outcome and adverse effects was carried out.

Results: 26 patients with unilateral postoperative endophthalmitis with a systemic combination regimen of meropenem (2 g TID, mean duration of treatment 5.