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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2021

Uveitic macular edema response to intravitreal dexamethasone implant is independent of optical coherence tomography findings.

Aina Moll-Udina, Marc Figueras-Roca, Joan Oliveres, Anna Sala-Puigdollers, Cristina Esquinas, Carmen Alba-Linero, Victor Llorenç, Alfredo Adán

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Aina Moll-UdinaHospital Clínic, Instituto Clínic de Oftalmologia (ICOF), University of Barcelona, Sabino de Arana 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain. aina.molludina@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4753-2111
Marc Figueras-RocaHospital Clínic, Instituto Clínic de Oftalmologia (ICOF), University of Barcelona, Sabino de Arana 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0548-0539
Joan OliveresHospital Vall D'Hebron, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9724-5244
Anna Sala-PuigdollersHospital Clínic, Instituto Clínic de Oftalmologia (ICOF), University of Barcelona, Sabino de Arana 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5792-6937
Cristina EsquinasVall Hebron Research Institute, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Carmen Alba-LineroHospital Clínic, Instituto Clínic de Oftalmologia (ICOF), University of Barcelona, Sabino de Arana 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1671-3991
Victor LlorençHospital Clínic, Instituto Clínic de Oftalmologia (ICOF), University of Barcelona, Sabino de Arana 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7375-1564
Alfredo AdánHospital Clínic, Instituto Clínic de Oftalmologia (ICOF), University of Barcelona, Sabino de Arana 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0849-8814
Consorci Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer · ESHebron University · PSInstitut Català de Retina · ESUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona · ESUniversitat de Barcelona · ES

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Abstract

purposeTo identify predictive response optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in uveitic macular edema (UME) treated with intravitreal dexamethasone implant (DEX).

methodsRetrospective study of 66 eyes (53 patients) treated with DEX for UME. SD-OCT macular scans were collected prior to DEX treatment and 6 weeks and 3 months after the DEX implant. OCT images were evaluated for qualitative and quantitative characteristics (central retinal thickness, CRT and macular volume, MV). A multivariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was carried out to study the predictive influence of OCT and clinical covariates on outcomes. The main outcome was a composite endpoint based on the simultaneous gain of 5 or more letters associated with a 20% or more reduction in CRT.

resultsA significant improvement in BCVA at 6 weeks (mean change from baseline -0.2, SD 0.3) and 3 months (mean -0.2, SD 0.4) was observed after the DEX implant. A significant decrease in CRT (change from baseline -187.7 μm at 3 months) and MV (change from baseline -1.7 mm

conclusionDEX implant is an effective treatment for UME independently of basal characteristics, producing both a gain of visual acuity and improvement of macular anatomy by OCT measures at 3 months.

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Macular EdemaDexamethasoneDrug ImplantsGlucocorticoidsHumansIntravitreal InjectionsRetrospective StudiesTomography, Optical CoherenceTreatment OutcomeDexamethasoneDrug ImplantsGlucocorticoidsIntravitreal dexamethasone implantOptical coherence tomographyUveitic macular edemaUveitis

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