Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis
Adrian T Babel,1,2 Eric K Chin,3,4 David RP Almeida2 1Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA; 2Erie Retinal Surgery, Erie, PA, USA; 3Retina Consultants of Southern California, Redlands, CA, USA; 4Loma Linda Eye Institute, Veterans Affair Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USACorrespondence: David RP A...
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| description | Adrian T Babel,1,2 Eric K Chin,3,4 David RP Almeida2 1Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA; 2Erie Retinal Surgery, Erie, PA, USA; 3Retina Consultants of Southern California, Redlands, CA, USA; 4Loma Linda Eye Institute, Veterans Affair Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USACorrespondence: David RP Almeida, Erie Retinal Surgery, Erie Retina Research, 300 State Street, Suite 201, Erie, PA, 16507, USA, Tel +1 814 456-4241, Fax +1 814 453 3354, Email drpa@pm.mePurpose: Our case emphasizes the utility of long-acting intravitreal fluocinolone implants (YUTIQ) for managing recalcitrant forms of non-infectious posterior uveitis, NIPU.Patient: We present a case of bilateral NIPU refractory to topical corticosteroids and intravitreal triamcinolone and dexamethasone.Results: Management with bilateral YUTIQ improved local ocular inflammatory control with improved vision and anatomical outcomes.Conclusion: NIPU can develop into recurrent forms resistant to short-acting therapeutics. Long-acting efficacy with YUTIQ emphasizes the need to recognize such refractory NIPU cases.Keywords: non-infectious uveitis, NIU, fluocinolone acetonide implant |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a93e4c586e804f7397024d304cc86f882022-12-22T02:55:24ZengDove Medical PressInternational Medical Case Reports Journal1179-142X2022-11-01Volume 1566566979833Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior UveitisBabel ATChin EKAlmeida DRPAdrian T Babel,1,2 Eric K Chin,3,4 David RP Almeida2 1Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA; 2Erie Retinal Surgery, Erie, PA, USA; 3Retina Consultants of Southern California, Redlands, CA, USA; 4Loma Linda Eye Institute, Veterans Affair Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USACorrespondence: David RP Almeida, Erie Retinal Surgery, Erie Retina Research, 300 State Street, Suite 201, Erie, PA, 16507, USA, Tel +1 814 456-4241, Fax +1 814 453 3354, Email drpa@pm.mePurpose: Our case emphasizes the utility of long-acting intravitreal fluocinolone implants (YUTIQ) for managing recalcitrant forms of non-infectious posterior uveitis, NIPU.Patient: We present a case of bilateral NIPU refractory to topical corticosteroids and intravitreal triamcinolone and dexamethasone.Results: Management with bilateral YUTIQ improved local ocular inflammatory control with improved vision and anatomical outcomes.Conclusion: NIPU can develop into recurrent forms resistant to short-acting therapeutics. Long-acting efficacy with YUTIQ emphasizes the need to recognize such refractory NIPU cases.Keywords: non-infectious uveitis, NIU, fluocinolone acetonide implanthttps://www.dovepress.com/long-acting-fluocinolone-acetonide-intravitreal-implant-for-recurrent--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IMCRJnon-infectious uveitisniufluocinolone acetonide implant |
| spellingShingle | Babel AT Chin EK Almeida DRP Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis International Medical Case Reports Journal non-infectious uveitis niu fluocinolone acetonide implant |
| title | Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis |
| title_full | Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis |
| title_fullStr | Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis |
| title_short | Long-Acting Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant for Recurrent Bilateral Non-Infectious Posterior Uveitis |
| title_sort | long acting fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for recurrent bilateral non infectious posterior uveitis |
| topic | non-infectious uveitis niu fluocinolone acetonide implant |
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