07 Apr Sustained Release; Ozurdex Now Treats Diabetic Macular Edema?
Ozurdex was FDA approved for retinal vein occlusions. It releases steroids into the eye. It may now be a successful treatment for diabetic macular edema....
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13 Nov Laser Treatment Still The Best
Despite recent advances with the use of intraocular injections, diabetic macular edema is still best treated with laser treatment....
08 Sep Ozurdex Implant Likely to Help Diabetic Macular Edema
There is a new implant available to us in the United States for treatment of macular swelling (edema). The implant, Ozurdex®, is a product of Allergan Pharmaceuticals and received FDA approval in June 2009 for treatment of macular edema caused by retinal vascular occlusions. Ozurdex®...
10 Aug Study Compares Laser Treatment Against Steroids for Diabetic Macular Edema
Study finds laser photocoagulation preferable to intravitreal steroid for patients with diabetic macular edema....
03 Aug More Good News About Avastin and Diabetic Retinopathy
The anti-VEGF drug, Avastin® (bevacizumab), was used to treat patients with diabetic macular edema. The study found that over 50% of patients receiving the drug noted improved vision. Overall, 97% of patients were either stabilized or noted improvement over the two year study period. In...