Preoperative cataract surgery use of an intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex) in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and chronic anterior uveitis

J AAPOS. 2013 Dec;17(6):632-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2013.07.014. Epub 2013 Nov 9.

Abstract

We report a 6-year-old boy with anterior uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who underwent cataract extraction in his right eye. One month before surgery he received an intravitreal sustained-release dexamethasone implant. During 10 months' follow-up, his uveitis remained quiet. To our knowledge this is the first report using an intravitreal sustained-release dexamethasone implant as a perioperative anti-inflammatory medication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Arthritis, Juvenile / complications*
  • Cataract Extraction*
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dexamethasone / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Implants
  • Humans
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Male
  • Preoperative Care / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uveitis, Anterior / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Drug Implants
  • Dexamethasone