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Oxervate and steroid eye implants and your FAA medical

Nerve growth factor drops and steroid intravitreal implants
Other names: cenegermin, Oxervate, Iluvien, Retisert, Yutiq, fluocinolone implant

FAA guidance

Do not issue.

Examiner

Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate

FAA label

UNACCEPTABLE

Source: FAA, Eye Medication. FAA date 27 April 2022. Checked by Crosscheck 11 November 2026

The FAA lists cenegermin (Oxervate) and fluocinolone steroid intravitreal implants as unacceptable because of the conditions they treat.

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Show the FAA's words: Oxervate and steroid eye implantsThe official FAA wording: one passage, each with its document and dateOpen
FAA, Eye Medication · FAA date 27 April 2022
UNACCEPTABLE Medications due to the underlying condition
Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor cenegermin (Oxervate). Steroid intravitreal implant fluocinolone (Iluvien; Retisert; Yutiq)
Sources and dates: Oxervate and steroid eye implantsOne FAA document, with the FAA's date and when Crosscheck checked itOpen
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    FAA date 27 April 2022 · Checked by Crosscheck 11 November 2026 · PDF

Questions pilots ask

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What does the FAA say about Oxervate and steroid eye implants for pilots?

FAA guidance: Do not issue. The FAA lists cenegermin (Oxervate) and fluocinolone steroid intravitreal implants as unacceptable because of the conditions they treat. Crosscheck does not predict the FAA's decision.

What does the examiner do for Oxervate and steroid eye implants?

Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate. Crosscheck does not predict the FAA's decision.

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