Extramacular Retinal Hole Following Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant: Case Report

Turk J Ophthalmol. 2019 Jun 27;49(3):175-177. doi: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2019.98975.

Abstract

The intravitreal dexamethasone implant Ozurdex is indicated for the treatment of macular edema due to diabetes and branch retinal vein occlusion. While the most common ocular side effects are elevated intraocular pressure and cataract formation, rare complications related to the injection have been reported. We present a case with extramacular retinal hole after Ozurdex injection.

Keywords: Intravitreal dexamethasone implant; Ozurdex; retinal hole.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dexamethasone / administration & dosage
  • Dexamethasone / adverse effects*
  • Drug Implants / adverse effects
  • Fluorescein Angiography / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Intravitreal Injections / adverse effects
  • Macula Lutea / pathology*
  • Macular Edema / diagnosis
  • Macular Edema / drug therapy
  • Macular Edema / etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retinal Perforations / chemically induced*
  • Retinal Perforations / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / complications
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / drug therapy
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*
  • Visual Acuity*

Substances

  • Drug Implants
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Dexamethasone