Table 3.
Rating of the Characteristics of an Intracanalicular Dexamethasone Insert 30 Days After Insertion as Reported by Physicians
| Characteristics, n (%) | Mean (1–7 Score)a | Physicians Who Ranked DEX as Highly Positiveb (N=40) |
|---|---|---|
| Improves patient compliance (ie, fewer drops) | 6.6 | 40 (100) |
| Control of inflammation | 6.1 | 38 (95) |
| Control of pain post-surgery | 5.9 | 37 (92.5) |
| Makes recovery convenient for the patient | 6.3 | 37 (92.5) |
| Useful in a variety of patients (age, severity, type) | 6.3 | 37 (92.5) |
| Experience with intracanalicular dexamethasone inserts makes it likely I will use in future patients | 5.9 | 35 (87.5) |
| Useful in various ocular surgeries | 6.1 | 35 (87.5) |
| Preferred way to achieve sustained drug delivery | 5.5 | 33 (82.5) |
| Would recommend to other ophthalmologists, given my early experience | 5.8 | 33 (82.5) |
Notes: aScore 1 = strongly disagree to Score 7 = strongly agree. bHighly positive was considered a score of 5 to 7.