David Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, shares a memorable case from early in his career, where he managed bilateral diabetic macular edema with frequent intravitreal triamcinolone injections.
This approach, however, led to severe steroid-induced glaucoma and the need for valve implants in both eyes.
The case involved bilateral diabetic macular edema, treated with frequent intravitreal triamcinolone, resulting in severe steroid-induced glaucoma requiring valves in both eyes.
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This series explores pivotal moments in the professional journeys of ophthalmologists, including David Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, and how far the field has come.
Author's summary: Ophthalmologist shares a memorable case from early career.