Dr. Kanhei Charan Tudu, K15180, Dr. Ashok Kumar Khamari, Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma
Abstract:Dexamethasone Posterior-Segment Drug Delivery System is a novel, biodegradable, sustained-release drug delivery system (OZURDEX(®)) for treatment of macular edema following retinal vein occlusion and posterior uveitis. However, its potential role in management of diabetic macular edema has not been reported yet.AIM:The aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of (OZURDEX) in patients with recalcitrant diabetic macular edema (DME).STUDY DESIGN:A Prospective, interventional case series from a tertiary eye care center in India is presented. Inclusion criteria comprised patients presenting with recalcitrant DME, 3 or more months after one or more treatments of macular laser photocoagulation and/or intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections. Exclusion criteria included history of corticosteroid-responsive intraocular pressure (IOP) rise, cataract extraction, or other intraocular surgery within 3 months. The main outcome measure was visual acuity at 1 and 4 months after OZURDEX injection. Secondary o