Evaluation of Fluocinolone Acetonide Sustained Release Implant (Retisert) Dissociation during Implant Removal and Exchange Surgery

Sustained-release fluocinolone acetonide implant (Retisert) dissociation is a common occurrence in exchange or removal procedures, or both. The longer an implant resided in the eye, the greater the tendency toward dissociation. Preparation for this complication should be contemplated in any implant removal or exchange procedure.