Ocular pharmacokinetics of fluocinolone acetonide after Retisert intravitreal implantation in rabbits over a 1-year period.

Purpose: The present study was designed to examine the pharmacokinetics of a fluocinolone acetonide (FA) intravitreal implant in pigmented rabbits.

Methods: Pigmented rabbits were randomly assigned to receive either a 0.5 mg or 2.