Updates on diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy

A panel of experts in ophthalmology and optometry review the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic eye disease including emerging agents in the field.

EP. 1: Overview of diabetic eye disease

December 1st 2020

Expert optometrists and ophthalmologists provide an overview of diabetic retinopathy and the standard of care for a diabetes eye exam.

EP. 2: Imaging for diabetic retinopathy

December 1st 2020

The importance of imaging in a diabetes eye exam with OCT-A and widefield angiograms is examined.

EP. 3: Use of OCT-A for patients with diabetes

December 1st 2020

Evaluating the use of OCT-A for patients with diabetes in clinical practice and whether it should become a standard of care.

EP. 4: Optimizing diabetes health management

December 1st 2020

A discussion on educating a patient with diabetes on disease management, including routine hemoglobin A1C screenings to optimize health, and sending a referral to a retina specialist.

EP. 5: Diabetes management: Communication between ODs and MDs

December 1st 2020

Experts discuss successful communication among optometrists, retina specialists, and primary care providers when treating a patient with diabetes.

EP. 6: ADA guidelines for DR/DME management

December 1st 2020

Approaching the practical management of proliferative and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) according to the ADA (American Diabetes Association) guidelines.

EP. 7: Treatment options for DR/DME

December 1st 2020

The role of DRCR.net clinical trials in guiding the management of DR/DME and a review of the safety and efficacy of anti-VEGF agents.

EP. 8: Challenges to diabetes management

December 1st 2020

Challenges commonly faced by providers for the treatment of diabetes and how to ensure patients come back for follow-up visits.

EP. 9: Emerging agents for the treatment of DR/DME

December 1st 2020

Emerging agents and therapies in the pipeline for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.