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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2024; 241(04): 498-499
DOI: 10.1055/a-2282-3278
DOI: 10.1055/a-2282-3278
Kasuistik
Iatrogenic Macular Hemorrhage after Dexamethasone Implant Injection
Iatrogene Makulablutung nach Injektion eines Dexamethason-ImplantatsAuthors
Purpose
We present a case of iatrogenic macular hemorrhage associated with an internal limiting membrane (ILM) rupture following intravitreal injection of a dexamethasone implant (0.7 mg Ozurdex: 6 mm long, 0.46 mm diameter, 0.0012 g).
Publication History
Received: 26 December 2023
Accepted: 29 February 2024
Article published online:
23 April 2024
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