Retisert (Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Introduction

Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis) is basically an inflammation of the eye. The condition involves all inflammatory processes of the middle layers of the eye, also called the uveal tract or uvea. The uvea includes the iris (colored part of the eye), choroid (a thin membrane containing many blood vessels) and ciliary body (the part of the eye that joins these together).

The uvea is very important because its many veins and arteries transport blood to the parts of the eye that are critical for vision.

Learn more about the structures that make up the eye in the article titled " The Amazing Human Eye ."

What Are the Symptoms of Uveitis?

Symptoms of uveitis may include:

Eye redness and irritation
Blurred vision
Eye pain
Increased sensitivity to light ...

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Retisert Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Retisert Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

RETISERT (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant) Structural Formula Illustration

RETISERT is indicated for the treatment of chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye.

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What is Retisert Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Retisert Patient Information: Side Effects

For the first 1 to 4 weeks after receiving the implant, you may have a temporary decrease in vision. Call your doctor if your vision does not return to normal after 4 weeks. Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant will not correct vision problems (such as near-sightedness or far-sightedness) that you had before receiving the implant.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: