Efficacy and safety of dexamethasone versus intravitreal aflibercept implants for macular edema: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Macular edema (ME) is a prevalent complication of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) that contributes significantly to vision impairment worldwide. This condition is primarily driven by elevated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and pro-inflammator...

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Published in:	European Journal of Medical Research
Main Authors:	Khaled Moghib, Trisha Shivashankar, Abdallah Abunamoos, Al Hasan Mia, Izere Salomon, Thoria Ghanm, Ammar Salah, Mohamed A. Aldemerdash, Mona I. Elshamy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Macular edema Diabetic macular edema (DME) Diabetic retinopathy (DR) Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) Intravitreal aflibercept Dexamethasone implants
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02404-x