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Vitrectomy may prevent the occurrence of diabetic macular oedema
Author(s) -
Navarro Audrey,
Pournaras JeanAntoine C.,
Hoffart Louis,
Massin Pascale,
Ridings Bernard,
Conrath John
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.01411.x
Subject(s) - vitrectomy , medicine , diabetic retinopathy , ophthalmology , diabetes mellitus , macular edema , diabetic macular edema , retinal , visual acuity , endocrinology
. Purpose: This study aimed to demonstrate that vitrectomy may prevent the occurrence of diabetic macular oedema (DMO). Methods: Three patients with diabetes type 1 underwent vitrectomy in one eye to treat complications of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Results: During follow‐up, all patients suffered unilateral macular oedema in the non‐vitrectomized eye as a result of general metabolic changes. In two of these patients, the DMO resolved with management of the underlying medical condition. Conclusions: These case reports suggest the vitreous may play a role in the occurrence of DMO associated with general risk factors. Further studies are needed to increase understanding of the mechanisms involved in the development and progression of DMO.