Ask your doctor about a second indication for ILUVIEN

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What is ILUVIEN?

Designed to release medicine for up to 36 months

ILUVIEN is an intravitreal implant designed to release medicine in the eye for up to 36 months. The medicine in ILUVIEN is called fluocinolone acetonide (FAc), a type of steroid called a corticosteroid.

ILUVIEN may be an option for you if you have been treated for DME before with a prior course of steroid without a clinically significant rise in intraocular pressure (IOP).

How does ILUVIEN work?

The retina is a thin layer of cells at the back of the eye that captures light and is essential for seeing clearly. The macula is located near the center of the retina and is responsible for central vision. In DME, fluid collects in the macula, causing swelling that may lead to blurry vision and vision loss.

 

ILUVIEN is a corticosteroid used in the treatment of DME.

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Questions to ask your doctor about ILUVIEN.

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Possible Questions to Ask Your Doctor:

  • How does diabetes affect diabetic macular edema (DME)?
  • Are there steps I can take to help slow the progression of DME?
  • How does recurring DME affect my vision?
  • What are my options for treating DME and improving my vision?
  • I have had diabetes for ____ year(s). Will this affect DME treatment types available to me?
  • How does ILUVIEN work?
  • Can I still get ILUVIEN even though I have another eye condition or prior eye surgery?
  • What is the procedure for administering ILUVIEN?
  • What type of payment or insurance coverage is available for ILUVIEN?
  • What are the risks and possible side effects associated with ILUVIEN?
  • What is my follow-up plan after an ILUVIEN injection?