Acute retinal necrosis following dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex®) administration in an immunocompetent adult with a history of HSV encephalitis: a case report

Abstract Background Dexamethasone intravitreal implants (0.7 mg) (Ozurdex®, Allergan Inc., Madison, NJ) are FDA approved for managing macular oedema (ME) of retinal vein occlusion (RVO). The major complications associated with intravitreal Ozurdex® implant include increased intraocular pressure and...

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Main Authors: Zhi-Yong Zhang, Xiu-Yun Liu, Tao Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-020-01514-w