Intravitreal Steroids Show Benefit in Diabetic Retinopathy (CME/CE)

Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide reduced progression of diabetic retinopathy to a greater degree than laser photocoagulation, but the risks of cataract and glaucoma with steroids still outweigh the benefits, researchers reported.

source : www.medpagetoday.com

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Submited at Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 5:06 pm on Cardiology by hilman
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