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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2021

The Impact of Interval between Recurrence and Reinjection in Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema in Pro Re Nata Regimen.

Yoshihiro Takamura, Teruyo Kida, Hidetaka Noma, Makoto Inoue, Shigeo Yoshida, Taiji Nagaoka, Kousuke Noda, Yutaka Yamada, Masakazu Morioka, Makoto Gozawa and 2 more

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12 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Yoshihiro TakamuraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-0418-6829
Teruyo KidaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki 569-8686, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-3074-162X
Hidetaka NomaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo Medical University, Hachioji 193-0998, Japan.
Makoto InoueDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo 181-8611, Japan.
Shigeo YoshidaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume 830-0011, Japan.
Taiji NagaokaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan.
Kousuke NodaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan.
Yutaka YamadaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
Masakazu MoriokaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
Makoto GozawaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
Takehiro MatsumuraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
Masaru InataniDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
University of Fukui · JPHokkaido University · JPKurume University · JPKyorin University · JPNihon University Itabashi Hospital · JPOsaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences · JPTokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center · JP

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science J160000936
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPro re nata (PRN) regimen using anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agent is popular for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). We investigated the influence of waiting time (WT) and interval between the date of recurrence of edema and re-injection on treatment efficacy.

methodsThis retrospective study conducted at 7 sites in Japan enrolled patients who received intravitreal injection of ranibizumab (IVR) and aflibercept (IVA) in 1+PRN regimen. Enrolled patients were divided into 2 groups: prompt group (less than 1 week) and deferred group (3 weeks or more). Central retinal thickness (CRT) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were measured every month for 1 year.

resultsCRT in the deferred group was significantly higher than that in the prompt group at 2, 5, 6, 7, and 12 months (

conclusionThe prompt group was superior in anatomical and functional improvement of DME in anti-VEGF therapy than the deferred group. Our data suggests that shorter WT is recommended for better visual prognosis in the treatment for DME.

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afliberceptdiabetic macular edemapro re nataranibizumabVEGF

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PMID34945035
PMCPMC8705544
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