Dexamethasone Implant
Indication
Diabetic Macular Oedema (NICE TA349)
Red
Brand:
Nice TA:
349
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Eye
Background
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant is recommended as an option for treating diabetic macular oedema if:
- it is used in an eye with an intraocular (pseudophakic) lens and
- the diabetic macular oedema does not respond to non corticosteroid treatment, or such treatment is unsuitable.