Use of an Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (Ozurdex) in a Case with Accidental Foveal Photocoagulation by Alexandrite Laser

Alexandrite laser is one of the most common methods of hair removal. Its utilization is gradually increasing due to easy accessibility and high effectiveness. However, the disuse of protective goggles during the application of this laser is a serious problem. In this case report, we presented a 35-y...

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Veröffentlicht in:Case reports in ophthalmology 2016-02, Vol.7 (1), p.130-134
Hauptverfasser: Bulut, Muhammed Nurullah, Çallı, Ümit, Göktaş, Eren, Bulut, Kezban, Kandemir, Baran, Özertürk, Yusuf
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Zusammenfassung:Alexandrite laser is one of the most common methods of hair removal. Its utilization is gradually increasing due to easy accessibility and high effectiveness. However, the disuse of protective goggles during the application of this laser is a serious problem. In this case report, we presented a 35-year-old male patient who had foveal injury by alexandrite laser. The inflammatory process secondary to the foveal injury and subsequent macular edema were treated with Ozurdex because of its potent antiedematous effect.
ISSN:1663-2699
1663-2699
DOI:10.1159/000444077