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- Title
Interpreting the Science of the DRCR.net and Other Clinical Trials on the Treatment of DME.
- Authors
Klancnik Jr., James M.
- Abstract
The article discusses clinical trials on the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Treatment goals include resolving the edema, improving vision, and preventing its recurrence. Major trials such as the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) demonstrated the importance of strict blood sugar control. Treatment options are discussed including laser, intravitreal corticosteroids, and pars plana vitrectomy.
- Subjects
TRIAMCINOLONE; RETINAL degeneration treatment; RETINAL surgery; DEXAMETHASONE; THIAZOLIDINEDIONES; CLINICAL trials; DIABETES; DIABETIC retinopathy; CONTROLLED release drugs; INTRAOCULAR pressure; HEALTH outcome assessment; RETINAL degeneration; VISUAL acuity; CORNEA laser surgery; TREATMENT effectiveness; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Ocular Surgery News, 2012, p7
- ISSN
8750-3085
- Publication type
Article