Treating And Managing Diabetic Macular Edema

Eye Drops

Patients with diabetic macular edema frequently need to use prescription drops for their eyes at home. Depending on their condition's severity, some patients may need to use three to five different types of drops each day. Typically, drops are used in the morning and evening, but some medications may need to be administered three times per day. The most commonly used drops include antibiotics to prevent infection and steroids to reduce inflammation. Patients may also need to use special drops that can lower the pressure in their eyes. When using eye drops, patients may experience temporary burning immediately after placing the drop in their eye, and they may also have blurred vision. Typically, patients will need to continue using drops for several weeks or months, especially if they are recovering from recent eye surgery. Some of the most common drops include beta blockers, prostaglandins, and moxifloxacin (an antibiotic). While using drops, patients will have routine follow-up appointments. A variety of drops are available, and patients should ask their eye doctors about switching to a different drop if they experience bothersome side effects.

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