Ocular or Periocular Infections: OZURDEX (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) is contraindicated in patients with active or suspected ocular or periocular infection including most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including active epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, mycobacterial infections and fungal diseases.
Advanced Glaucoma: OZURDEX is contraindicated in patients with advanced glaucoma.
Aphakic eyes: OZURDEX is contraindicated in patients with aphakic eyes with ruptured posterior lens capsule.
Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens: OZURDEX is contraindicated in patients with eyes with ACIOL, iris or transscleral fixated IOLs and ruptured posterior lens capsule.
Hypersensitivity: OZURDEX is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to dexamethasone or to any components of this product.