Retisert User Reviews & Ratings

• Mon...
• March 15, 2010

For Uveitis "I suffer from a very aggressive case of uveitis in my left eye due to sarcoidosis. I have already had my right eye removed because of it. I became part of the research study developing this implant on the advice of my medical team, and it preserved the sight in my remaining eye. I had minimal side effects: temporary pain after surgery, developed cataract (had removed 14 mos. later), increased eye pressure (used eye drops). On my 2nd implant now - usually lasts about 4 years. Highly recommend to anyone with uncontrollable uveitis."

• Hi ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 25, 2018

For Macular Edema "I was diagnosed with a rare systemic disease which attacks my retina: Birdshot uveitis. Usually, biologics are used to treat it, but my side effects were many: sugar diabetes, high blood pressure, and extreme fatigue. I had my first set of Retiserts in 2008 and two other sets subsequently. I have just had the fourth in my left eye. I did have to have surgery to lower pressure in both eyes and now have glaucoma. I have had uneventful surgeries, no side effects except the above. I probably would have been blind from the uveitis and edema without them. But as stated above, you should heavily weigh your options. I was 58 when I started, and I am 70 now. Still with usable sight. My disease flares and remits at will."

• Lou...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 31, 2018

For Macular Edema "I've had three Retisert implants done. They work wonderfully but have had two that separated after being in for a while. The first separated after 6 years and the second after 3 years. The surgery was a breeze and prevented me from having injections. They did prevent recurring floaters. Thankfully, my insurance covered it because it is quite expensive."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2022

For Uveitis "I received the Retisert on January 20th, and it is now February 20th. I received it in my right eye. This is my second surgery, previously 5 years ago, and that was a successful surgery. Hoping for the same success. So far, so good. I highly recommend the surgery."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2008

For Uveitis "Retisert is fantastic. I went from 20/400 to 20/10! The surgery is a breeze and restores eyesight."