Phacoemulsification of an Ozurdex Implant in the Crystalline Lens

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A 67-year old is referred to Kristin DiDomenico, MD, 6 weeks after an Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant, Allergan) was inadvertently placed in the crystalline lens. The implant is removed via an anterior approach using phacoemulsification.

Posted: 8/07/2017

Phacoemulsification of an Ozurdex Implant in the Crystalline Lens

A 67-year old is referred to Kristin DiDomenico, MD, 6 weeks after an Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant, Allergan) was inadvertently placed in the crystalline lens. The implant is removed via an anterior approach using phacoemulsification.

Posted: 8/07/2017

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