Updates in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema
Joint Authors
Mathew, Christopher
Yunirakasiwi, Anastasia
Sanjay, Srinivasan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which has multiple effects on different end-organs, including the retina.
In this paper, we discuss updates on diabetic macular edema (DME) and the management options.
The underlying pathology of DME is the leakage of exudates from retinal microaneurysms, which trigger subsequent inflammatory reactions.
Both clinical and imaging techniques are useful in diagnosing, classifying, and gauging the severity of DME.
We performed a comprehensive literature search using the keywords “diabetes,” “macula edema,” “epidemiology,” “pathogenesis,” “optical coherence tomography,” “intravitreal injections,” “systemic treatment,” “hypertension,” “hyperlipidemia,” “anemia,” and “renal disease” and collated a total of 47 relevant articles published in English language.
The main modalities of treatment currently in use comprise laser photocoagulation, intravitreal pharmacological and selected systemic pharmacological options.
In addition, we mention some novel therapies that show promise in treating DME.
We also review systemic factors associated with exacerbation or improvement in DME.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mathew, Christopher& Yunirakasiwi, Anastasia& Sanjay, Srinivasan. 2015. Updates in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1068001
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mathew, Christopher…[et al.]. Updates in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1068001
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mathew, Christopher& Yunirakasiwi, Anastasia& Sanjay, Srinivasan. Updates in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1068001
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1068001