# Ozurdex® Implant Inside the Capsular Bag: A Report of a Rare Case

## TL;DR

A rare case shows an Ozurdex implant ended up in the capsular bag after cataract surgery, highlighting the need for careful technique.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare complication of Ozurdex implant placement during cataract surgery.

## Key findings

- An Ozurdex implant was found inside the capsular bag after cataract surgery in a 46-year-old patient.
- Anterior segment optical coherence tomography confirmed the implant's unusual location.
- The case underscores the importance of proper injection technique and anatomical awareness.

## Abstract

We report a rare case of an intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex®) inadvertently located within the capsular bag following a uneventful cataract surgery. A 46-year-old female patient with a history of recalcitrant uveitis in the left eye presented with diminished vision in the right eye. She was diagnosed with a complicated cataract with 360° posterior synechiae. After manual small incision cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation, the patient received an intravitreal Ozurdex implant to mitigate possible exacerbation of preexisting uveitis. Postoperatively, the implant was visualized within the capsular bag, confirmed by anterior segment optical coherence tomography. This rare event highlights an unusual complication of intravitreal Ozurdex injection and emphasizes the importance of technique and anatomical considerations during administration.