Economic considerations of macular edema therapies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To relate costs and treatment benefits for diabetic macular edema (DME), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), and central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Design

A model of resource use, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness and utility.

Participants

None.

Methods

Results from published clinical trials (index studies) of laser, intravitreal corticosteroids, intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents, and vitrectomy trials were used to ascertain visual benefit and clinical protocols. Calculations followed from the costs of 1 year of treatment for each treatment modality and the visual benefits as ascertained.

Main outcome measures

Visual acuity (VA) saved, cost of therapy, cost per line saved, cost per line-year saved, and costs

SUBMITTER: Smiddy WE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3483086 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature