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Effect of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant in Diabetic Macular Edema

Yue Zhao, Yiwen Liu, Hui Su

Abstract


Objective: To assess the clinical effect and safety of intravitreal dexamethasone implant in diabetic macular edema. Method: A
total of 96 patients treated from January 2023 to December 2024 were divided into a study group and a control group, with 48 cases in each
group. Visual acuity, central macular thickness and intraocular pressure were compared. Result: After treatment, the study group showed better visual improvement and greater reduction in macular edema than the control group, with significant differences (P?0.05). A few patients
had transient intraocular pressure elevation. Conclusion: Intravitreal dexamethasone implant can improve short-term outcomes in diabetic
macular edema, but intraocular pressure follow-up and individualized management are needed.

Keywords


Dexamethasone intravitreal implant; Diabetic macular edema; Central macular thickness; Best corrected visual acuity; Intraocular pressure

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/pmr.v3i8.9542

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