Management of iatrogenic intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2003 Jun;51(2):180-1.

Abstract

Intravitreal corticossteroids have been used for therapeutic purposes in optimum doses and adverse reports have not been described. To best of our knowledge, this entity has never been reported as a problem. We report a case of successful management of iatrogenic intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide for intermediate uveitis. This case study highlights the strategy of appropriate and timely surgical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eye Injuries / etiology
  • Eye Injuries / surgery
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Injections / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / administration & dosage*
  • Uveitis, Intermediate / drug therapy*
  • Vitreous Body
  • Wounds, Penetrating / etiology
  • Wounds, Penetrating / surgery

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide