Iluvien Implant for Eye Disorder

Iluvien is a sustained-release implant used to treat diabetic macular edema by delivering a controlled dose of medication over time.

Iluvien FAQ

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What is ILUVIEN used for?

Iluvien is also used to treat posterior uveitis, inflammation that affects the back of the eye. This implant slowly releases fluocinolone into the eye over a period of approximately 30 to 36 months. Iluvien may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is an ILUVIEN implant?

ILUVIEN is a tiny implant containing a corticosteroid medicine called fluocinolone acetonide. Corticosteroids are medicines that can reduce inflammation and swelling in the body. Image of an ILUVIEN implant compared to the tip of a pencil. How does an ILUVIEN implant work? An ILUVIEN implant is given as a single injection into your eye.

Is Iluvien a steroid?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is Iluvien? Fluocinolone ophthalmic (for the eye) implant is a steroid medicine that is used to treat diabetic macular edema, a build-up of fluid in the retina that is caused by leaking blood vessels. Iluvien is also used to treat posterior uveitis, inflammation that affects the back of the eye.

How long does ILUVIEN last?

ILUVIEN is designed to release a continuous, low dose treatment to the retina for up to 36 months. Your eye doctor will still want to see you periodically to monitor your condition and watch for the development of cataracts, eye infection (endophthalmitis), eye inflammation, increased eye pressure, glaucoma, and retinal detachments.

Where can I find more information about ILUVIEN?

Full information about ILUVIEN is available in the patient information leaflet that comes with your prescription but if you have any other questions or concerns you should raise these with your eye specialist, nurse, GP or pharmacist. You have been prescribed ILUVIEN to help improve your damaged vision or stop it from getting worse.

What is ILUVIEN and how does it work?

ILUVIEN is a treatment for vision loss associated with Diabetic Macular Oedema (sometimes referred to as DMO) when other available treatments have failed to help. Diabetic Macular Oedema, or DMO, is a condition that can affect the vision of some people with diabetes.

What is ILUVIEN® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant)?

ILUVIEN® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant) 0.19 mg is indicated for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) in patients who have been previously treated with a course of corticosteroids and did not have a clinically significant rise in intraocular pressure. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 General Dosing Information

What is ILUVIEN implant?

ILUVIEN is a tiny implant containing a corticosteroid medicine called Fluocinolone Acetonide. Corticosteroids: Medicines prescribed to reduce inflammation and swelling in the body. Not to scale is ILUVIEN? What Retina: The light-sensitive layer of the eye.