Iluvien and Visual acuity reduced - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Visual acuity reduced is reported as a side effect among people who take Iluvien (fluocinolone acetonide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Eylea, and have Diabetic retinal oedema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Visual acuity reduced when taking Iluvien. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 543 people who have side effects when taking Iluvien from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Iluvien?

Iluvien has active ingredients of fluocinolone acetonide. eHealthMe is studying from 543 Iluvien users. Check the latest studies of Iluvien.

What is Visual acuity reduced?

Visual acuity reduced (reduced clearness of vision) is found to be associated with 1,492 drugs and 1,887 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Visual acuity reduced.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

543 people reported to have side effects when taking Iluvien.
Among them, 16 people (2.95%) have Visual acuity reduced.

Could Iluvien cause Visual acuity reduced?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Iluvien when they have Visual acuity reduced? *

What is the gender of people who have Visual acuity reduced when taking Iluvien? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Visual acuity reduced when taking Iluvien? *

What are other drugs people take besides Iluvien? *

Ozurdex: 2 people, 12.50%
Eylea: 2 people, 12.50%
Lumigan: 1 person, 6.25%
Lipitor: 1 person, 6.25%
Lasix: 1 person, 6.25%

What are other side effects people have besides Visual acuity reduced? *

Intraocular Pressure Increased: 5 people, 31.25%
Corneal Oedema (corneal swelling): 2 people, 12.50%
Device Dislocation: 2 people, 12.50%
Retinal Pigment Epithelial Tear (pigment epithelial tear of retina): 2 people, 12.50%
Retinal Degeneration (death of the cells of the retina): 2 people, 12.50%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 12.50%
Metamorphopsia (a type of distorted vision in which a grid of straight lines appears wavy and parts of the grid may appear blank): 2 people, 12.50%
Visual Field Defect: 2 people, 12.50%
Intraocular Pressure Decreased: 2 people, 12.50%
Eye Pain: 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 9 people, 56.25%
Macular Oedema (fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye (a yellow central area of the retina) and causes it to thicken): 4 people, 25.00%
Iridocyclitis (inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye): 2 people, 12.50%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 6.25%
Intraocular Pressure Increased: 1 person, 6.25%
Cystoid Macular Oedema (fluid accumulation after cataract surgery): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Telfer SJ, "Fluoroquinolone antibiotics and type 2 diabetes mellitus", Medical hypotheses, 2014 Sep .
Telfer SJ, "Fluoroquinolone antibiotics and type 2 diabetes mellitus", Medical hypotheses, 2014 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluocinolone acetonide (the active ingredients of Iluvien) and Iluvien (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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