Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

This review highlights indications and evidence on laser therapy in the management of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. Particular focus is placed upon the benefits and limitations of conventional laser photocoagulation versus more modern laser photocoagulation techniques, as well as the role of laser photocoagulation in treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema with the frequent utilization of pharmacologic, including anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), therapy.

Recent findings

Laser photocoagulation remains the gold-standard therapy for the effective, definitive treatment of PDR, and also is highly effective in the management of DME. However, numerous recent studies have demonstrated the clinical efficacy and

SUBMITTER: Everett LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420141 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature