Abstract
Abstract
ILM Peeling versus Triamcinolone in Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema (TIME-Study)
Joussen A. M.1, Kirchhof B.1, Wolf S.2, Hilgers R.-D.3 1Universität zu Köln, Zentrum für Augenheilkunde, Abteilung für Netzhaut- und Glaskörperchirurgie, Köln; 2Universität Leipzig, Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Leipzig; 3RWTH Aachen, Institut für Medizinische Statistik, Aachen
Aim: Improvement of the visual outcome for patients with persistent diabetic macular edema Study Design: Three arm parallel group design: two treatment groups, and one control group Patients: Patients with persistent macular edema (as a consequence of diabetic maculopathy) Time of the Study: 4 years Treatment: · Group 1: control: no treatment · Group 2: ppV and posterior vitreous detachment + ILM peeling · Group 3: triamcinolone 4 mg (6 monthly (optional)) Inclusion Criteria: · Persistent (diffuse or focal) macular edema (more than 6 month) as demonstrated by fluorescein angiography according to ETDRS criteria for CSME associated with diabetes · BCVA of the treatment eye £20/50 +3 £ETDRS letters) and ³20/320 (³25 ETDRS letters). Fellow eye ³20/100 (25 ETDRS letters) · Last focal or grid laser treatment for macular edema more than 3 month prior to treatment · Type II diabetes
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