This study will assess the control of inflammation at days 1, 7, 14, and 21 days following the vitreoretinal surgical procedure analyzing two randomized study arms: Intracanalicular dexamethasone insert group or topical steroid drop group. Patients must be 18 years of age and older, of any race and either sex, requiring surgery with the procedure type of pars plana vitrectomy for either the indication of macular hole, epiretinal membrane removal, or vitreomacular traction.
Vitreoretinal Surgery, Ocular Inflammation, Post-operative Pain, Post-Operative Inflammation
This study will assess the control of inflammation at days 1, 7, 14, and 21 days following the vitreoretinal surgical procedure analyzing two randomized study arms: Intracanalicular dexamethasone insert group or topical steroid drop group. Patients must be 18 years of age and older, of any race and either sex, requiring surgery with the procedure type of pars plana vitrectomy for either the indication of macular hole, epiretinal membrane removal, or vitreomacular traction.
Dextenza in the Post-op Management of Vitreoretinal Surgeries
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Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
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18 Years to
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The Cleveland Clinic,
Katherine Talcott, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic
2025-12-01