Many patients with suspected DME pose the question: can diabetic macular edema be treated? The answer is yes, diabetic macular...
When Should DME Be Referred to a Retina Specialist?
Retina referral for DME is often considered when macular involvement could affect vision or when treatment options need to be...
What Are the Symptoms of Diabetic Macular Edema?
Diabetic macular edema, or DME, mainly affects central vision. People with symptoms of diabetic macular edema may notice blur, distortion,...
Diabetic Retinopathy vs Diabetic Macular Edema: What’s the Difference?
The similarities between the two terms leave many patients wondering, what is the difference between diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular...
What Happens if Wet AMD Treatment Is Delayed?
Many patients ask what happens if wet AMD treatment is delayed. When wet AMD remains active, delaying treatment can allow...
How Often Are Injections Needed for Wet AMD?
You may be wondering how often injections are needed for patients with wet AMD. Well, there is no single injection...
Can Wet AMD Improve With Treatment?
Wet AMD can improve with treatment in some patients, but the main goal is often to control disease activity and...
How Are Intravitreal Injections Used for Wet AMD?
Intravitreal injections are a common treatment for wet AMD. The injection places medication inside the eye, into the vitreous, so...
When Should Wet AMD Be Referred Urgently?
Suspected wet AMD is commonly treated as a higher-priority referral than dry AMD, because active leakage under the macula can...
First Signs of Wet AMD: Symptoms to Watch For
The first signs of wet AMD often appear in central vision: straight lines looking wavy, a new blur in the...