Review Article

Inflammation and Pharmacological Treatment in Diabetic Retinopathy

Table 1

Treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

Controlling the risk factorsLocal ocular treatmentPharmacologic treatment

HyperglycemiaLaser photocoagulation of retina Corticosteroids
HypertensionPars plana vitrectomiaAnti-VEGF treatment
Hyperlipidemia ā€‰Agents involved in biochemical pathways

VEGF: vascular endothelial growth factor.