Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the internal coats of the eye. It is a possible complication of all intraocular surgeries, particularly cataract surgery, with possible loss of vision and the eye itself. Infectious etiology is the most common and various bacteria and fungi have been isolated as the cause of the endophthalmitis. Other causes i...
Suppurative inflammation of the tissues of the internal structures of the eye; not all layers of the uvea are affected. Fungi, necrosis of intraocular tumours, and retained intraocular foreign bodies often cause a purulent endophthalmitis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(en″dof-thәl-mi´tis) inflammation of the ocular cavities and their adjacent structures.
Type: Term Pronunciation: en′dof-thal-mī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the tissues within the eyeball.
inflammation of the inside of the eye 
inflammation of the ocular cavities, caused by infection, trauma, or allergic reaction.