![]() The most common ocular adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with DEXTENZA were: anterior chamber inflammation including iritis and iridocyclitis (10%) intraocular pressure increased (6%) visual acuity reduced (2%) cystoid macular edema (1%) corneal edema (1%) eye pain (1%) and conjunctival hyperemia (1%). Use of steroids after cataract surgery may delay healing and increase the incidence of bleb formation. Fungal culture should be taken when appropriate. Use of ocular steroids may prolong the course and may exacerbate the severity of many viral infections of the eye (including herpes simplex).įungus invasion must be considered in any persistent corneal ulceration where a steroid has been used or is in use. In acute purulent conditions, steroids may mask infection and enhance existing infection. Intraocular pressure should be monitored during treatment.Ĭorticosteroids may suppress the host response and thus increase the hazard for secondary ocular infections. Steroids should be used with caution in the presence of glaucoma. Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision. DEXTENZA is contraindicated in patients with active corneal, conjunctival or canalicular infections, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella mycobacterial infections fungal diseases of the eye, and dacryocystitis. ![]()
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