Diabetic retinopathy

Researchers compare two approaches for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a condition where abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina and can cause vision loss. One group receives standard pan-retinal laser photocoagulation alone. The other receives the same laser treatment plus…

This study tested an experimental drug called RZ402 in 94 people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can reduce swelling in the retina and improve eyesight compared to a placebo. Par…

This study tests whether ketorolac, an anti-inflammatory eye drop, can reduce inflammation in the eyes of people with diabetic retinopathy and slow the disease. About 164 adults with type 2 diabetes will use either the active drop or a placebo for up to 3 years. Researchers will …

This completed trial tested whether daily omega-3 fish oil supplements can help maintain healthy blood vessels in the eyes of adults with type 1 diabetes. 82 participants took either a 1000 mg omega-3 capsule or a placebo for the study, with regular eye exams to monitor retinal c…

This study tested an oral medication called APX3330 in 103 adults with moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss. The pill aims to reduce inflammation and low-oxygen stress in the eye. Researchers measured whether the drug could improve the severity …

This study tested a new eye implant called PER-001 in 27 people with diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes complication that can damage vision. The implant is placed inside the eye and releases medication over time. The main goal was to check safety and how well people tolerate it, lo…

This study tested an eye injection called tarcocimab in 255 people with diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes complication that can damage vision. Participants received either the drug or a sham (fake) injection. The goal was to see if the drug improves the severity of the disease and…

This study tested whether a form of vitamin B6 called pyridoxamine can improve the health of small blood vessels in people with type 2 diabetes. The researchers gave 40 participants either pyridoxamine or a placebo for a period, then switched treatments to compare effects. They m…

This study looked at whether faricimab injections can help people with diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes-related eye disease. Over 12 months, 60 patients received the treatment and doctors measured changes in the back of the eye. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce abnorm…

This phase 3 trial tested a small, refillable implant placed in the eye that continuously releases the drug ranibizumab to control diabetic retinopathy. The study enrolled 174 people with moderate-to-severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy but without swelling in the center…

This study tested whether levodopa, a drug used for Parkinson's disease, can help people with diabetes who have early signs of eye damage (diabetic retinopathy). The goal was to find the best dose and understand how it works to improve the retina's electrical signals. 230 adults …

This study looked at 83 people with diabetes and early-stage eye disease. It compared having laser treatment in one session versus four sessions to see which approach better controls the disease and reduces the risk of swelling in the center of the eye. The main goal was to measu…

This small Phase 2 study tested INV-102 eye drops in 19 people with diabetic macular edema, a swelling in the back of the eye caused by diabetes. Participants used the drops daily for 8 to 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the drops could improve retinal health and reduce swelling…

This study tested a herbal extract called Nuvastatic in 100 adults with type 2 diabetes who have early-stage diabetic retinopathy (eye damage). The goal was to see if it can safely slow the disease and improve vision. Participants received either the extract or a placebo, and res…

This study looked at whether taking omega-3 supplements for 6 months can improve blood flow in the eyes of people with mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy, a common diabetes complication. Researchers measured tiny blood vessels in the retina using a special camera. The goal was…

This study tested whether aflibercept injections into the eye can improve areas of poor blood flow in the retina of people with diabetic retinopathy. 38 adults with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy received the treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce the risk…

This study tests whether a smartphone-based camera can accurately screen for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. About 550 patients will have photos taken with both the smartphone camera and standard equipment. Ophthalmologis…

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to detect diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma from eye photos. Researchers compared the AI's accuracy to that of family doctors and retina specialists. The goal was to see if AI could be a reliable screening tool in primar…

This study tested whether an AI tool can help eye doctors diagnose four common retinal diseases (diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and glaucoma) more accurately and quickly. Ten doctors from five hospitals read fundus images both with…

This study tested a software called OPTDR01 that automatically checks retinal images for signs of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss. Researchers enrolled 300 adults with diabetes to see if the tool is easy to use and practical in a clinic setting. The goal is t…

This study tested a new device called CRYSTALSIGHT that uses eye-tracking and artificial intelligence to monitor macular diseases like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Twenty participants used the device at home to see if it could accurately track eye mo…

This study tested a new imaging device called OCT angiography (OCTA) that takes 3D pictures of blood vessels in the back of the eye without needing dye injections. Researchers compared OCTA images to standard dye-based imaging in 88 people with retinal blood vessel problems or no…

This trial tests whether a new anesthetic gel, Iheezo, reduces discomfort during intravitreal injections compared to standard numbing drops. Fifty patients receiving injections in both eyes on the same day will have one eye treated with Iheezo and the other with standard anesthes…

This study tested a nursing intervention designed to help patients relax and feel more comfortable during diabetic retinal laser surgery. 136 adults received either standard care or extra support including guided breathing, clear communication, and reassurance. The goal was to se…

This study tested four different ways of giving dilating eye drops to 84 diabetic patients who needed eye exams for diabetic retinopathy. The goal was to find which method works best to get the pupil large enough for a good exam. Researchers measured pupil size and watched for si…

This study reviews published research on artificial intelligence models that analyze retinal images to predict how well patients with diabetic macular edema will respond to treatments like anti-VEGF injections or laser therapy. By evaluating the accuracy of these AI tools, the re…

This study tested whether doctors could safely and correctly use a new prefilled syringe (SCD411) for eye injections. It included 33 adults with wet age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, or diabetic retinopathy. The main goal was to see…

This study looked at whether monitoring moderate diabetic retinopathy (an eye condition caused by diabetes) through tele-expertise (remote specialist review) works as well as the usual in-person eye doctor visits. Researchers followed 97 patients with diabetes and moderate retino…

This study looked at 60 adults with type 2 diabetes and early diabetic eye disease. Researchers used a special eye scan (OCTA) to measure blood flow in the retina. The goal was to find which scan details best predict if the disease will get worse and threaten sight. No treatment …

This study tested four different approaches to find and treat eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy in communities in Nepal. Over 87,000 people aged 50 and older took part. The goal was to see which method—comprehensive screening, cataract camps, communi…

This pilot study tested whether a patient navigator—a person who helps coordinate medical care—could increase eye exam rates in 35 adults with diabetes who were at high risk for blindness. Participants met with a navigator quarterly to overcome barriers to care. The study measure…

This study measured three substances in the blood (endocan, alarin, and galanin-like peptide) in people with and without diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication of diabetes. Researchers compared these levels across different stages of the disease and looked at how they relate t…

This study tested whether people with diabetes can use a smartphone game to monitor their vision at home, instead of always going to the clinic. 55 participants at high risk for diabetic retinopathy played vision games on their phones for 6 months. The goal was to see if people w…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors better predict how diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease from diabetes) will progress. Over 3,000 adults with diabetes were followed for about 2 years. The goal was to create a smarter system that uses eye ima…

This completed study used a special eye scan called OCTA to look at tiny blood vessels in the retina of 200 people with type 2 diabetes who had no signs of eye disease on a standard exam. The goal was to see if the duration of diabetes affects these vessels. The findings could he…

This study looked at whether specific features on eye imaging scans can predict how well a person with diabetic macular edema will respond to treatment. Researchers analyzed images from 32 participants to find patterns linked to better or worse outcomes. The goal is to help docto…

This study looked at over 550,000 people who received Eylea® injections for eye conditions to find out how often retinal vasculitis (a rare eye inflammation) occurs. Researchers used a large US registry and medical records to confirm cases. The goal was to better understand the s…

This completed study analyzed data from nearly 290,000 patients who received aflibercept (Eylea) injections for various retinal diseases. The goal was to estimate how often retinal vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the eye) occurs in real-world clinical practice. Resea…

This study looked back at the medical records of 400 people with neovascular glaucoma, a severe eye condition. Researchers wanted to see how it relates to other diseases, lifestyle factors, and inflammation. The goal is to better understand the condition and guide future treatmen…