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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 57-60 |
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Laser in diabetic macular edema
Tamer A Macky
Department of Ophthalmology, Kasr Elaini Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Tamer A Macky
29th, 1th Street, Apt. 11 Maadi 1141, Cairo
Egypt
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/erj.erj_2_22
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Laser photocoagulation has been an integral part of the management of diabetic macular edema (DME) for decades. And despite the dramatic changes in retinal imaging and the availability of new treatment options over the years it is still has a role in the pharmacotherapy era. First, as a supplementary treatment in eyes with CI-DME inadequately responding to antiVEGFs and steroids; to reduce the number and frequency of injections. And secondly, it is the only scientifically proven option for eyes with non CIDME with CSME features.
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