Chronic Postoperative Inflammation: Steroids’ Role in Treatment

How do retina specialists manage patients who present with postoperative inflammation following cataract surgery? Host John Kitchens, MD, and panelists Vaidehi Dedania, MD, and David Eichenbaum, MD, explore the role steroids play in inflammation reduction and examine whether and why extended-release steroids are needed. After the break, Dr. Kitchens quizzes the panelists on their use of specific steroids in postoperative inflammation patients. This editorially independent episode is supported by advertising from Alimera Sciences, Inc.