The application of ranibizumab in therapy of diabetic macular edema – own observations

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Published: Sep 30, 2014
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diabets, diabetic macular edema, vision loss, ranibizumab

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Małgorzata Marczak
Oddział Okulistyczny Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Podkarpackiego, Krosno

Abstract

Diabetes is a serious health problem which affects c. 226 million people all over the world. Diabetic macular edema (DME) is the main cause of vision loss and may develop at any stage of progressing retinopathy. The complex nature of pathophysiology of DME is connected, among other factors, with retinal hypoxia and the increased activity of the VEGF factor. The laser photocoagulation has been the routine treatment of the retina for many years however in numerous cases it is insufficient. In 2011 the use of ranibizumab was registered in Poland. The effectiveness and safety of the application of ranibizumab have been proved in numerous clinical tests both in monotherapy and combined with other methods of treatment. Untreated chronic diabetes macular edema results in irreversible deterioration of vision.

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Marczak M. The application of ranibizumab in therapy of diabetic macular edema – own observations. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2014Sep.30 [cited 2024Jul.3];1(3):165-9. Available from: https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/685
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