title: The role of vitrectomy following accidental intraocular injection of deposteroid preparations.
abstract: Four cases of accidental intraocular injection of deposteroid preparation treated by early vitrectomy are reported. Previous reports indicate that with conservative management loss of vision is due to retinal detachment or optic neuropathy. Early vitrectomy is advocated to allow identification and treatment of retinal breaks to prevent retinal detachment and the removal of potentially retino-toxic preservatives and carriers contained in the steroid preparations. Immediate paracentesis may prevent ischaemic optic neuropathy.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cooling
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Andrew
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D005938:Glucocorticoids