PURPOSE: To report dislocation of dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex®) into the anterior chamber and to discuss intervention options. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: An 89-year-old woman presented after Ozurdex® implant injection for chronic cystoid macular edema secondary to idiopathic intermediate uveitis. The dexamethasone implant dislocated into the anterior chamber. Pharmacologic dilation was administered and the patient was placed in a reclined supine position. RESULTS: Successful repositioning of the implant into the vitreous cavity. CONCLUSIONS: Although it is a rare complication, anterior dislocation of a dexamethasone implant may have serious consequences. Early recognition and appropriate management is advisable.
PURPOSE: To report dislocation of dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex®) into the anterior chamber and to discuss intervention options. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: An 89-year-old woman presented after Ozurdex® implant injection for chronic cystoid macular edema secondary to idiopathic intermediate uveitis. The dexamethasone implant dislocated into the anterior chamber. Pharmacologic dilation was administered and the patient was placed in a reclined supine position. RESULTS: Successful repositioning of the implant into the vitreous cavity. CONCLUSIONS: Although it is a rare complication, anterior dislocation of a dexamethasone implant may have serious consequences. Early recognition and appropriate management is advisable.
Authors: Marta Zola; Cristina Briamonte; Umberto Lorenzi; Federica Machetta; Federico M Grignolo; Antonio M Fea Journal: Clin Ophthalmol Date: 2017-11-06