Here are five things to know:
1. Many people who have diabetes also get diabetic macular edema, said Caesar Luo, MD, a retinal specialist.
2. Typical treatment for macular edema is a monthly eye injection to help bring back some vision, but it comes with significant costs and straining, as well as frequent physician visits.
3. The new medication, called Iluvien, is an FDA-approved implant that slowly releases the medication for 36 months.
4. The procedure involves numbing the eye completely and injecting once into the eye.
5. Despite this advancement, it’s suggested that people with diabetes continue to manage their conditions properly.
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