18 Feb Macular Edema: So Many Types
There are many terms to describe swelling in macula. Usually the causes are diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration. Keeping the terms straight can be difficult....
There are many terms to describe swelling in macula. Usually the causes are diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration. Keeping the terms straight can be difficult....
Treating patients with Central Retinal Vein Occlusions with Ozurdex is FDA approved. The visual results are probably not going to be as good as with BRVO, but there is still every reason to treat....
Ophthalmic drug delivery is changing with sustained release technology. Icon Biosciences, Inc., announces their intent to test a new anti-inflammatory extended release eye product. ...
Small study reports that diabetic macular edema is better treated with intraocular injections of anti-VEGF medications. These small studies aren't large enough to change practice habits, but do have some merit....
Laser treatment for diabetic macular edema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy has been the mainstay for several decades. Both are described and illustrated....
An additional comment added to yesterday's post. I included it here and pasted in yesterday's post....
Diabetes can be approached as a disease that affects blood vessels. This is true in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, kidney disease and diabetic retinopathy....
The term "macular" describes several conditions that may affect the macula. It, by itself, is not a disease. ...
Intraocular drug delivery systems are developing to treat diabetic macular edema. Sustained release systems offer hope of long term treatment, compliance and little or no side effects....