Cornea Edema in the Setting of Glaucoma Drug-Eluting Implant

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    Cornea Edema in the Setting of Glaucoma Drug-Eluting Implant H5P

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    Drug-eluting implants represent a treatment option for patients with glaucoma that experience ocular surface issues or compliance challenges with glaucoma drugs. Corneal edema is a rare but well-documented risk of these implants and results from focal endothelial damage. If corneal decompensation occurs, surgical removal of the implant is recommended, followed by observation and medical management of the edema. In some cases, endothelial keratoplasty may be required. In this case, removal of the implant alone was sufficient to improve the symptoms and exam findings.
    
    Uploaded on: 11/11/2026