Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Is a Critical Stimulus for Diabetic Macular Edema

Volume: 142, Issue: 6, Pages: 961 - 969
Published: Dec 1, 2006
Abstract
Purpose null The role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in diabetic macular edema (DME) was tested with ranibizumab, a specific antagonist of VEGF. null Design null A nonrandomized clinical trial. null Methods null Ten patients with chronic DME received intraocular injections of 0.5 mg of ranibizumab at baseline and at one, two, four, and six months. The primary outcome was change in foveal thickness between baseline and seven months,...
Paper Details
Title
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Is a Critical Stimulus for Diabetic Macular Edema
Published Date
Dec 1, 2006
Volume
142
Issue
6
Pages
961 - 969
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