Higher Preoperative A1c Linked to More Macular Edema After Cataract Surgery
A large retrospective review found that higher preoperative hemoglobin A1c levels significantly increased the risk of cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery. CME incidence rose from 4.2% in patients with A1c below 6.3% to 6.9% in those with A1c at least 8%, and preoperative diabetic retinopathy was the strongest predictor. The presenter suggested future interventional studies to see whether lowering A1c before surgery reduces CME risk.
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