Sponsor Allergan
Subject Managing Macular Edema following Retinal Vein Occlusion: Newer ParadigmsSpeaker
Time 12:40-13:40
Venue Room 10
Chair YoungHee YOON
Speakers Vishali GUPTA
Szilard KISS
HyeongGon YU
Synopsis Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) is one of the more common retinal vascular diseases, and is second only to diabetic retinopathy, in incidence. Macular Edema is the leading cause of reduced vision in patients with RVO. Results from recent randomized clinical trials, provide us a number of evidence based choices to manage macular edema following RVO more effectively. This talk examines randomized controlled trial evidence as well as clinical case experiences with intravitreal controlled release biodegradable Dexamethasone Implant