Dexamethasone Implant Successfully Treats Uveitis

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Can Steroid Implant Treat Noninfectious or Posterior Uveitis?

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On January 11, 2011 @ 3:04 am In New Technologies,Research,Uveitis | Comments Disabled

A new study has shown that a single intravitreal dexamethasone implant improved the vision of patients with noninfectious or posterior uveitis.

Researchers stated:

“The results of the present study demonstrate that the dexamethasone implant has a favorable safety profile and can effectively reduce inflammation and substantially improve vision in eyes with noninfectious intermediate or posterior uveitis.”

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