Which eye injection better controls swelling before cataract surgery in diabetes?

NCT ID NCT03832179

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested two different eye injections—a steroid implant (Ozurdex) and an anti-VEGF drug—to see which better controls swelling in the retina before cataract surgery in people with diabetic macular edema. Sixteen adults with diabetes and retinal swelling completed the study. Researchers measured retinal thickness and vision changes for three months after surgery.

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Locations

  • Bay Area Retina Associates

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States

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