Promoting Early Detection and Timely Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, and Rishi Singh, MD, discuss the current prevalence and future projections of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME) as well as the impact of early diagnosis and treatment for patients with diabetic retinal diseases.

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, provides an overview of the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME) and recommendations for dilated eye exams for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic retinal disease experts discuss the standard diagnostic imaging tools that are available to detect diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME).

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, describes challenges primary eye care providers can experience when diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME).

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, discusses when to refer patients with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME) to a retina specialist.

Rishi Singh, MD, provides an overview of the stages of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME) and the retinal findings associated with each stage as well as factors to consider when selecting therapy.

Rishi Singh, MD, provides an overview of the various treatment options available for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME).

Diabetic retinal disease experts discuss different approaches that can reduce the treatment burden while maintaining good visual outcomes during diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME) therapy.

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, and Rishi Singh, MD, discuss new and upcoming clinical trials, investigational therapies, and diagnostic tools for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DR/DME).