Laser Versus Vitrectomy Versus Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injection for Diabetic Macular Edema

Summary

Macular edema is the main cause of vision loss in diabetic patients. Its treatment is mainly based on laser photocoagulation, but has limited results. Alternative treatment are under investigation, such as vitrectomy and intravitreal injections of triamcinolone .The aim of VITRILASE is to compare the efficacy of these two treatments to laser photocoagulation for diabetic macular edema.

Timeline

Start

2005-01

Primary completion

2009-12

Completion

2009-12

Publications

• Results Audren F, Lecleire-Collet A, Erginay A, Haouchine B, Benosman R, Bergmann JF, Gaudric A, Massin P. Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide for diffuse diabetic macular edema: phase 2 trial comparing 4 mg vs 2 mg. Am J Ophthalmol. 2006 Nov;142(5):794-99. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.06.011. Epub 2006 Sep 15.

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