Persistent Remnants of Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant Over 24 Months in a Patient Suffering from Anterior and Intermediate Uveitis Associated with Macular Edema

Introduction

Several retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, uveitis, wet age-related macular degeneration, complicated or uncomplicated ophthalmic surgery, and invasive treatment such as radiotherapy for ocular malignancy could be responsible for macular edema (ME), which is nowadays considered a leading cause of vision loss. It has been proven that chronic ME is associated with visual deterioration [1], [2], [3], [4]. In order to prevent irreversible visual deterioration and other complications, ME is an indication for treatment with corticosteroids, laser photocoagulation, and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) [5].

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 24. September 2020

Angenommen: 29. Januar 2021

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
30. April 2021

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