Retina-Vitreous
2021 , Vol 30 , Num 2
Intralenticular Dexamethasone: A Case Report
1Associate Prof. MD.,Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Adana Turkey2Assistant Dr., MD., Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Adana Turkey DOI : 10.37845/ret.vit.2021.30.36 Dexamethasone implant is frequently used for macular edema in diabetic retinopathy. It has long-term effi ciency; however some problems may be encountered during application. We are reporting a case of a 56 year-old-woman patient with macular edema secondary to diabetes mellitus. A dexamethasone implant was inadvertently injected into the crystalline lens. The patient was followed without the surgical intervention of the implant for six months. In the follow-up time, visual acuity increased, and macular edema was decreased signifi cantly. In the sixth month, the patient had uncomplicated cataract surgery. Keywords : Dexamethasone, Intralenticular, Diabetic macular edema, Cataract surgery