Unilateral intravitreal dexamethasone implant for the treatment of cystoid macular edema in intermediate uveitis

Implante unilateral de dexametasona intravítrea para tratamento de edema macular cistoide na uveíte intermediária

ABSTRACT

This report aims to describe the effectiveness of a unilateral intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex^®) used for the treatment of cystoid macular edema in a patient with recurrent intermediate uveitis. Bearing in mind the adverse effects of the prolonged use of systemic corticosteroids, the objective here was to provide a less damaging form of intervention, and also to demonstrate the safety of the dexamethasone implant for patients who fail to respond to conventional treatment. In the present case, there was bilateral improvement in retinal anatomy and function with use of the unilateral intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex^®).

Keywords:
Intravitreal injections/adverse effects; Dexamethasone; Cystoid macular edema; Uveities, intermediate