The objective of this study is to evaluate if combination of intravitreal ranibizumab with micropulse laser shows non inferiority compared to intravitreal ranibizumab only in diabetic macular edema.
To investigate the efficacy of intravitreal ranibizumab injections compared to combination with Micropulse Laser in Chinese patients with visual impairment in DME. The result of the study will be used to support new therapy in DME patients in China.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
72
All subjections received 3 initial Ranibizumab injections
After 3 initial Ranibizumab injections, Micropulse Laser will be done as needed each month if macular edema persists
After 3 initial Ranibizumab injections, Ranibizumab will be injected as needed till BCVA reaches stabilization
Beijing Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Best Corrected Visual Acuity changes
Compare the changes of BCVA between two groups
Time frame: 12 months
Central Macular Thickness changes
Compare the changes of CMT between two groups
Time frame: 12 months
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