Mild to moderate IOP spikes were seen after multiple injections of Ozurdex for treatment of uveitis, diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion, but frequency of IOP spikes above 30 mm Hg did not increase, according to a study.
Researchers evaluated a total of 183 Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant, Allergan) injections of either 0.7 mg or 0.35 mg over a period of at least 12 months in 171 patients. A total of 139 eyes received a single injection, 25 eyes received two injections, and 19 eyes received three injections.
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