International Journal of Inflammation (Jan 2013)

The Evolving Treatment Options for Diabetic Macular Edema

  • Atul Jain,
  • Neeta Varshney,
  • Colin Smith

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/689276
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2013

Abstract

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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults, and diabetic macular edema (DME) is the most common cause of visual impairment in individuals with DR. This review focuses on the pathophysiology, previous treatment paradigms, and emerging treatment options in the management of DME.