Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am receiving injections in my left eye of ozurdex for macular retinal edem about every six months. is ozurdex fda aproved? my new insurance carrier has rejected payment on my last procedure. i have been covered with other insurance carriers for about th
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes, : Yes, ozurdez is fda approved for macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion (rvo). http://agn.client.shareholder.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=390519.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.4k views
Thank
Ozurdex: Ozurdex is fda approved for macular edema and posterior uveitis. Some insurers deny payment for the medication since it is very expensive and there are other less costly alternatives available.
Answered 6/30/2014
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Eye diseases like macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and cataracts are all in older people, right?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Consistent dull pain behind left eye.. She does get macular degeneration shots in that eye every few months but hasn't had one in a while?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Increased floaters by a few in both eyes over a year period. Concerned about high myopias data, No retinal tear last month, but I see a few new ones today?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have a macular scar in my right eye including several holes in my retinal. What procedures should i take? Is it a bad idea to wear contacts?
Is macular degeneration the same as retinal degeneration? My eye reports says Bilateral: Defect is consistent with retinal degeneration. I'm 33.
Does smoking affect retina or the vitreous (back part) of the eye in anyway other than in macular degeneration?
I have hemorrhage supertemporal to eye. Retina Dr didn't mention, but does its presence mean that I could get or have macular degeneration?
Based on your experience as a retina surgeon, I have had macular pucker on 1 eye for 9 years, vision now 20/50, see wavy lines on doorways, etc. & objects larger, how likely is it that vision & distortion will improve if I have vitrectomy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
