Retinal Detachment Complicating Endogenous Endophthalmitis in a COVID‐19 Patient With Superimposed <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> Bacteremia

Endophthalmitis is a rare, vision-threatening ocular infection. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the widespread use of immunosuppressive agents-particularly corticosteroids-and prolonged hospital stays have been associated with an increased risk of secondary bacterial infections, including ocular involvement. One such opportunistic pathogen is <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>. Among the rare but severe complications of endogenous endophthalmitis is retinal detachment (RD), which often results in a poor visual prognosis. We present a unique case of RD secondary to endogenous endophthalmitis in a COVID-19 patient with <i>S. pneumoniae</i> bacteremia. This case highlights the importance of early ophthalmologic evaluation in patients with ocular symptoms during or after COVID-19 infection to ensure timely intervention and improve clinical outcomes.