Phacoemulsification of an Ozurdex Implant in the Crystalline Lens

Kristin DiDomenico, MD

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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

Keywords:

Allergan

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Capsule Tear

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Drug Delivery

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Ophthalmic viscosurgical device, OVD

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OZURDEX

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Posterior Capsule Rupture

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Therapeutic drug delivery

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Name: Phacoemulsification of an Ozurdex Implant in the Crystalline Lens
Uploaded: 2017-08-07T13:23:00+00:00
Description: 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.