Use of Diagnostic Dye to Identify Areas of Leakeage,in the Retina, Prior to Receiving Focal Laser...
Macular EdemaThe use of Indocyanine green diagnostic dye will identify areas of vascular leakage which will provide more effective laser treatment by targeting these specific areas.
Change Oxygen Consumption Following Intravitreal Treatment of Lucentis (Ranibizumab) in Eyes With...
Diabetic Macular EdemaRecent reports suggest that anti-VEGF agents (ranibizumab) may suppress the progression of retinal nonperfusion area. This protective effect would cause the increase of the oxygen consumption in the diabetic retina. We expect that the current study using the retinal oximetry would show the protective effects of ranibizumab on the hypoxia in the diabetic retina. This study is designed to analyze the effects of ranibizumab (Lucentis) to the retinal oxygen saturation or consumption in eyes with diabetic macular edema.
Epiretinal Membrane and Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema
Macular EdemaEpiretinal MembraneProspective, observational cohort study evaluating the association between pre-surgical existence of an epiretinal membrane (ERM) and the development of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) measurements.
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty vs. Descemet's Stripping With Endothelial Keratoplasty...
Cystoid Macular EdemaFuchs DystrophyThis study aims to evaluate and compare incidence of post-operative cystoid macular edema (CME) after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), Descemet's Stripping Automated endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) and Descemet Stripping Only (DSO).
Changes in Inflammatory Biomarkers Including Soluble CD14 and Hyperreflective Foci in DME Patients...
Diabetic Macular EdemaThis study evaluates the effect of aflibercept on the change of cytokines incluing sCD14, MCP-1, IL-6, and ICAM-1 in the aqueous humor of DME patients. Additionally, changes of visual acuity (ETDRS), optical coherence tomography parameters including hyperreflective foci and thickness of macula are also investigated.
Bevacizumab and Retinal Vascular Occlusions
Edema MacularVascular OcclusionTo evaluate the effects of Intravitreal Bevacizumab in macular edema in retinal vascular occlusion.
Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema
Macular EdemaDiabetic RetinopathyDiabetic macular edema is a common cause of visual loss among diabetic patients. Studies have demonstrated the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the pathogenesis of edema. This study designed to evaluate the effect of Intravitreal injection of a recombinant monoclonal anti-VEGF antibody, Bevacizumab, for treatment of diabetic macular edema.
Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Pseudophakic Macular Edema (PME)
Cystoid Macular EdemaTo report safety and efficacy of intravitreal injection of bevacizumab in patients with cystoid macular edema secondary to cataract surgery.
Vitrectomy Retinal Oxygenation
Diabetic Macular EdemaVitrectomy is the common treatment for patients with macular edema secondary to epiretinal membrane. Recently, in eyes with diabetic macular edema or persistent macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, vitrectomy will be increasingly performed as an additional treatment modality. In eyes with impaired oxygen situation vitrectomy may improve the retinal oxygen saturation. However, little information is available about the oxygenation and the blood flow of the retinal vessels after vitroretinal surgery. Hypoxia is a the major trigger of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which is in turn the most important factor for the development of macular edema. It is a major issue to improve the oxygen situation and the blood flow of the retina and there are just a few not satisfactory procedures available to overcome this problem. However, vitrectomy would be an adequate therapy for many of these diseases, and it would be an appreciated side effect of the treatment in almost every case. To investigate the influence of oxygenation and blood flow of the retina on clinical outcomes after a successfully 23 gauge vitrectomy in eyes with epiretinal membrane, persistent macular edema following diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion.
Real-Life Study in Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic Macular EdemaThe goal of this study is to evaluate the real-world outcomes of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients.