Comparative Study Between IVI of Ranibizumab With and Without Prior ACP in Patients With DME Using OCT-A
Diabetic Macular Edema
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Diabetic Macular Edema
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with diabetes mellitus type II. Patients with visual acuity > 0.1, able to fixate and with clear visual media. Patients with eyes with non ischemic diffuse center involving DME were randomly assigned to receive IVI of ranibizumab either without (group A) or with (group B) ACP. Exclusion Criteria: Age under 40 years. Poorly controlled diabetics (HbA1C greater than 9.0%) Proliferative diabetic retinopathy. OCT-Angiographic evidence of ischemia (enlarged foveal avascular zone, paramacular areas of capillary nonperfusion) Neovascular AMD in the study eye. History of glaucoma. Tilted disc and optic disc anomalies. One-eyed patients. Usage of systemic or topical corticosteroids. Patients with a history of intraocular surgery other than cataract surgery. Systemc diseases rather than hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Corneal opacities that might hinder acquisition of good quality OCT images.
Sites / Locations
- Ain shams universityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group A
Group B
Patients with eyes with non ischemic diffuse center involving DME will be assigned to receive IVI of ranibizumab without Anterior Chamber Paracentesis.
Patients with eyes with non ischemic diffuse center involving DME will be assigned to receive IVI of ranibizumab with Anterior Chamber Paracentesis.