W hen diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME) in 2017, Sarah Castaneda, 41, thought she would lose her eyesight completely. At least, that’s what her doctor told her would happen if she didn’t ...

What Is Eylea HD, and Why Does It Matter? Eylea HD (aflibercept) is an injectable medicine used to treat certain eye conditions that can lead to vision loss. It works by blocking a protein called VEGF ...

Susvimo is an FDA-approved eye implant for diabetic macular edema that can be refilled every six months instead of requiring monthly injections. Diabetic macular edema affects about 5% to 7% of people ...

Ranibizumab implants approved by FDA for DME offer a more convenient treatment schedule, reducing injection frequency significantly. The phase 3 Pagoda study showed noninferior visual acuity with ...

While eye drops may help alleviate some symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, they don’t target the underlying blood vessel damage in your retina. Retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. At ...