Spontaneous dislocation of a fluocinolone acetonide implant (retisert) into the anterior chamber and its successful extraction in sympathetic ophthalmia

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of spontaneous fluocinolone acetonide (Retisert) implant dislocation and migration into the anterior chamber. Methods: Retrospective case report. Patients: One patient with sympathetic ophthalmia uveitis was well controlled by fluocinolone acetonide implants. Results: The fluocinolone acetonide implant spontaneously migrated into the anterior chamber causing corneal edema and anterior chamber reaction. The implant was subsequently successfully removed through a temporal corneal wound. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of the spontaneous dislocation and migration of an intact fluocinolone implant as a potential surgical complication, particularly in pseudophakic eyes with iridectomy.