Ophthalmology MCQ – Late onset endophthalmitis after cataract surgery

Organism most commonly implicated in Late onset endophthalmitis after cataract surgery is?

A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

B. Staphylococcus epidermidis

C. Candida albicans

D. Propionibacterium acnes

Correct answer : D. Propionibacterium acnes

Propionibacterium acnes is a gram positive, non spore forming bacillus which is most commonly implicated in Late onset endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.