articleArchives of OphthalmologySep 1, 2009GREEN OA

A Randomized Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Triamcinolone With Observation to Treat Vision Loss Associated With Macular Edema Secondary to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Emmes (United States)

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Abstract

Objective

To compare the efficacy and safety of 1-mg and 4-mg doses of preservative-free intravitreal triamcinolone with observation for eyes with vision loss associated with macular edema secondary to perfused central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Methods

Multicenter, randomized, clinical trial of 271 participants. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Gain in visual acuity letter score of 15 or more from baseline to month 12.

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Authors

10

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Central retinal vein occlusion
  • Macular edema
  • Triamcinolone acetonide
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Branch retinal vein occlusion
  • Ophthalmology
  • Occlusion
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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