5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Triamcinolone acetonide enhances vitreous visualization and facilitates surgical maneuvers during vitrectomy.

• 2

  Intravitreal steroids, including triamcinolone, suppress inflammatory mediators and reduce vascular permeability.

• 3

  A study showed that 4 mg of preservative-free triamcinolone improved visualization scores significantly during surgery.

• 4

  Triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension 40 mg/mL is the only FDA-approved preservative-free formulation for intraocular use.

• 5

  Intravitreal triamcinolone is effective for treating postoperative cystoid macular edema and diabetic macular edema.