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Czech and Slovak Ophthalmology

293

10.31348/2023/27

Review

Diabetic Macular Edema – Diagnostics and Treatment Guidelines

Ernest

Jan

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2775-7070

Němčanský

Jan

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1979-6419

Vysloužilová

Daniela

https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0195-2456

Veith

Miroslav

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6254-436X

Studnička

Jan

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9911-4379

Němec

Pavel

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4629-1283

20 9 2023

Together with diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME) ranks among the most common causes of severe loss of vision in working adults. Due to recent developments in imaging methods, new classification schemes of DME have been created. In addition to this, new treatment options have been introduced (new intravitreal drugs as well as treatment protocols). At the same time laser, surgical as well as combination therapy is still available.In this paper we evaluate the current knowledge about DME diagnostic and treatment options and formulate recommended guidelines for the management of DME.

diabetic macular edema treatment recommended guidelines

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