articleArchives of OphthalmologyJan 11, 2011Closed access

Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant for Noninfectious Intermediate or Posterior Uveitis

Cleveland Eye Clinic

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Abstract

Objective

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 2 doses of dexamethasone intravitreal implant (DEX implant) for treatment of noninfectious intermediate or posterior uveitis.

Methods

In this 26-week trial, eyes with noninfectious intermediate or posterior uveitis were randomized to a single treatment with a 0.7-mg DEX implant (n = 77), 0.35-mg DEX implant (n = 76), or sham procedure (n = 76). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The main outcome measure was the proportion of eyes with a vitreous haze score of 0 at week 8.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Implant
  • Medicine
  • Dexamethasone
  • Uveitis
  • Ophthalmology
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Visual acuity
  • Surgery
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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