Month: April 2010

Study shows Lucentis improves outcomes in diabetic macular edema treatment

Posted by: Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Eye Health

For years, the standard treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME) has been laser. The goal of laser treatment is the prevention of severe vision loss. In patients who have already lost vision, laser improves vision in only 20-30% of cases. Retina specialists have used intraocular injections of steroids and anti-VEGF drugs to try and reduce […]