Diabetic Macular Edema is a complication of diabetes and can impact vision if left undiagnosed and untreated. It affects persons with both Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Padmaja Kumari Rani, Network Head, Tele-Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal surgeon, Consultant Ophthalmologist, L V Prasad Eye Institute answers questions on the risk factors, treatment and prevention of Diabetic Macular Edema
The video below covers the following topics:

00:00 Intro
03:50 What is Diabetic Macular Edema?
08:02 What are the symptoms of DME to watch out for?
10:06 Is DME a complication of diabetic retinopathy
11:50 What increases the risk of DME?
14:22 Types of DME
15:55 Treatment of DME
19:06 Can DME be prevented or can progression of DME be slowed
21:21 Screening protocol for person with diabetes
25:40 Pregnancy and DME


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