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Unusual fractured dexamethasone implant in the vitreous cavity

Authors :
Jui Telavane
Megha B Patel
Amit S Nene
Onkar H Pirdankar
Smitesh Shah
Pushpanjali Badole
Pratik Shenoy
Source :
Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 47-48 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024.

Abstract

Ozurdex is an approved drug for managing vitritis. Raised intraocular pressure and cataract formation are known complications of Ozurdex implant; however, a fractured Ozurdex implant after injection is a rare entity. Here, we report a case of a 19-year-old male patient who received an intravitreal Ozurdex implant for vitritis, which was found to be broken into three pieces at a 1-week follow-up. Usually, the breakage of Ozurdex in the vitreous cavity does not alter its efficacy or result in any complications and, thus, does not require any intervention. However, frequent and careful monitoring is required to rule out any unexpected complications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23203897
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.bc5791c1322a4b8895d2952bf95d2943
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jcor.jcor_82_23