{"title":"Modern principles of the diabetic macular edema management","authors":"N. K. Mazurina, G. Stolyarenko","doi":"10.17816/OV33036","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinal lesions are a global challenge for healthcare systems and one of the leading causes of severe vision loss among the working age population. Retinal laser coagulation remained the standard of therapy and the only possible treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME) in the 80-90s of the last century. The introduction of anti-VEGF therapy and glucocorticoids into the wide practice has significantly expanded the range of possibilities of DME treatment, allowing not only to stabilize patients vision, but also to improve it. The analyses of the large randomized clinical trials results are made and presented in this article, that highlight the basic principles of the contemporary DME treatment. This information is intended to help the ophthalmologist to develop the most optimal approach to treatment, considering the individual characteristics of each patient and the evidence-based efficacy and safety data of different methods.","PeriodicalId":10836,"journal":{"name":"Current Ophthalmology Reports","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9000,"publicationDate":"2020-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Current Ophthalmology Reports","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.17816/OV33036","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"OPHTHALMOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinal lesions are a global challenge for healthcare systems and one of the leading causes of severe vision loss among the working age population. Retinal laser coagulation remained the standard of therapy and the only possible treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME) in the 80-90s of the last century. The introduction of anti-VEGF therapy and glucocorticoids into the wide practice has significantly expanded the range of possibilities of DME treatment, allowing not only to stabilize patients vision, but also to improve it. The analyses of the large randomized clinical trials results are made and presented in this article, that highlight the basic principles of the contemporary DME treatment. This information is intended to help the ophthalmologist to develop the most optimal approach to treatment, considering the individual characteristics of each patient and the evidence-based efficacy and safety data of different methods.
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This journal aims to offer expert review articles on the most significant recent developments in the field of ophthalmology. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions, the journal intends to serve those who diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent ocular conditions and diseases. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas across the field. Section Editors select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An Editorial Board of more than 20 internationally diverse members reviews the annual table of contents, ensures that topics include emerging research, and suggests topics of special importance to their country/region. Topics covered may include age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; dry eye syndrome; glaucoma; pediatric ophthalmology; ocular infections; refractive surgery; and stem cell therapy.