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Laser treament for diabetic macular edema
This presentation reviews the modern role of laser in diabetic macular oedema (DME) within an anti-VEGF–first landscape. It begins with the ETDRS foundation of focal/grid photocoagulation and then summarises key anti-VEGF trials that established injections as the standard for centre-involving, vision-threatening DME. We then address the real-world challenge of chronic disease management—treatment burden, adherence, and sustainability—highlighting evidence from Protocol V and NICE 2024 supporting a vision-first, selective approach. Finally, we cover modern laser evolution (pattern systems and subthreshold micropulse), including DIAMONDS and combination-therapy meta-analyses, and conclude with practical phenotype-guided treatment pathways.
Course details
- Faculty
- medicine
- Specialties
- ophthalmology
- Level
- beginner
- Intended for
- professional
- Duration
- 20 min
- Language
- en
- Cost
- Free
- Instructor
- Dr Marten Brelen
Overview
This presentation reviews the modern role of laser in diabetic macular oedema (DME) within an anti-VEGF–first landscape. It begins with the ETDRS foundation of focal/grid photocoagulation and then summarises key anti-VEGF trials that established injections as the standard for centre-involving, vision-threatening DME. We then address the real-world challenge of chronic disease management—treatment burden, adherence, and sustainability—highlighting evidence from Protocol V and NICE 2024 supporting a vision-first, selective approach. Finally, we cover modern laser evolution (pattern systems and subthreshold micropulse), including DIAMONDS and combination-therapy meta-analyses, and conclude with practical phenotype-guided treatment pathways.
What you will learn
- Differentiate DME treatment pathways by presentation
- Interpret the key evidence base shaping modern practice
- Apply a practical, burden-aware strategy in real-world care
Syllabus
1. Lasers in DME
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