Retrospective cases series is a non-randomized, open-label, single-center investigation (Retina Clinic, São Paulo, Brazil) of patients diagnosed with macular edema secondary to diabetic retinopathy (DME) and retinal vein occlusions who underwent to simultaneous treatment with intravitreal injection of bevacizumab 1.25mg and implant of dexamethasone 0.7mg.
This retrospective cases series is a non-randomized, open-label, single-center investigation (Retina Clinic, São Paulo, Brazil) approved by the Institutional Review Board of Hospital Oftalmológico de Sorocaba/SP, and adhered to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki. Were included patients older than 18 years, treated between April 2014 and July 2015, diagnosed with macular edema secondary to diabetic retinopathy (DME) and retinal vein occlusions who underwent to simultaneous treatment with intravitreal injection of bevacizumab 1.25mg (Avastin; Genentech, South San Francisco, CA) and intravitreal implant of dexamethasone 0.7mg (Ozurdex; Allergan, Inc, Irvine, CA).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
Retina Clinic / UNIFESP
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Improvement in BCVA
Time frame: 6 months
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