Migration of a Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant to the Anterior Chamber in a Patient with a Intra-Scleral Haptic Fixated Intraocular Lens

PURPOSETo report a case of posterior to anterior migration of a dexamethasone (Ozurdex) implant in a case of scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) via Yamane technique. METHODS/PATIENTSSingle case report. RESULTSDexamethasone implant was successfully removed in the operating room. The patient had...

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Published in:International medical case reports journal 2021, Vol.14, p.633-635
Main Authors: Jamshidi, Farzad, Shah, Vinay A, Riaz, Kamran M
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:PURPOSETo report a case of posterior to anterior migration of a dexamethasone (Ozurdex) implant in a case of scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) via Yamane technique. METHODS/PATIENTSSingle case report. RESULTSDexamethasone implant was successfully removed in the operating room. The patient had improved confrontational visual field and did not develop corneal edema nor intraocular pressure elevation. CONCLUSIONIn the presence of a stable SFIOL via Yamane technique, posterior chamber implants may migrate to the anterior chamber. Clinicians may wish to exercise additional caution in injecting posterior chamber steroid implants in this patient population.
ISSN:1179-142X
1179-142X
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S327406