Transitioning Treatment in Diabetic Retinopathy
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients treated with intravitreal aflibercept had significantly greater rates of ≥2-step improvement in DR severity score at 24 and 52 weeks. Intravitreal aflibercept–treated patients had significantly lower rates of vision-threatening complications compared with sham. Patients treated with aflibercept received treatment every 8 or 16 weeks.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients treated with ranibizumab had superior mean BCVA after 2 years compared with those treated with PRP. Decreased rates of vitrectomy and risk of developing CI-DME were noted.