YAG LASER-ASSISTED FRAGMENTATION OF DEXAMETHASONE IMPLANTS IN THE ANTERIOR CHAMBER
Spontaneous migration of the dexamethasone intravitreal implant into the anterior chamber can occur in patients with aphakia, prior pars plana vitrectomy, or compromised capsular support. Timely intervention using Nd:yag laser can effectively fragment the dexamethasone implant, mitigating the risk of corneal endothelial damage and preserving visual function. In this cohort Nd:yag laser appeared a safe and effective treatment option for managing anterior chamber migration of the dexamethasone intravitreal implant, avoiding the need for more invasive surgical techniques or temporary non-invasive techniques.
Authors
- Serena Fragiotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6214-6270)
- Matteo Mario Carlà (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2979-1638)
- Laura De Luca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3513-5826)
- Maura Mancini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2615-436X)
- Giovanni William Oliverio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3127-9756)
- Pasquale Aragona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9582-9799)
- Alessandro Meduri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7546-9178)
- P. Grenga
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- University of Messina (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- ASL Roma (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Retina
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/iae.0000000000004500
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00