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ArticleAmerican journal of ophthalmology case reports2025

Persistent bilateral sclerouveitis following bimatoprost implantation and removal.

Cheng Jiao, Ganesh Prabakaran, Thomas Berk, Homaira Ayesha Hossain, Sruthi Arepalli

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Article in American journal of ophthalmology case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Cheng JiaoMedical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Ganesh PrabakaranMedical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Thomas BerkEmory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Homaira Ayesha HossainEmory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Sruthi ArepalliEmory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

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Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of persistent bilateral sclerouveitis following bilateral bimatoprost implantation (Durysta) that required implant removal and oral steroid course. Observation: A 75-year-old Caucasian male with no prior ocular inflammation experienced bilateral sclerouveitis post bilateral bimatoprost implantation. Despite implant removal from both eyes, the ocular inflammation persisted, showing cystoid macular edema in both eyes and exudative retinal detachment in the right. A comprehensive assessment revealed no clear etiology and no definitive systematic inflammatory syndrome. The ocular inflammation was unresponsive to topical steroids and only receded following weeks-long course of oral steroids. Eventually, the patient required immunosuppression due to recurrence of the inflammation. Conclusion and importance: The persistence and severity of this inflammatory response to bimatoprost implants, despite its removal, highlight the importance of considering patient-specific risk factors and tailoring management accordingly. Clinicians should be prepared for possible severe reactions requiring intervention.

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Bimatoprost implantProstaglandinSclerouveitis

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PMCPMC11750282

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