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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2023; 14(8): 1271-1279
Published online Aug 15, 2023. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i8.1271
Conbercept combined with laser photocoagulation in the treatment of diabetic macular edema and its influence on intraocular cytokines
Hui-Qin Zhan, Ji-Lin Zhou, Jun Zhang, De Wu, Chun-Yan Gu
Hui-Qin Zhan, Ji-Lin Zhou, Jun Zhang, De Wu, Chun-Yan Gu, Department of Ophthalmology, The Third People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213001, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Zhan HQ designed and performed the research and wrote the paper; Gu CY designed the research and supervised the report; Zhou JL designed the research and contributed to the analysis; Zhang J and Wu D provided clinical advice.
Supported by the Youth Project of Changzhou Health Commission, No. QN202129.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Third People’s Hospital of Changzhou.
Informed consent statement: This study has obtained informed consent from all patients.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: Does not support sharing data with third parties.
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Corresponding author: Chun-Yan Gu, MM, Attending Doctor, Department of Ophthalmology, The Third People’s Hospital of Changzhou, No. 300 Lanling North Road, Tianning District, Changzhou 213001, Jiangsu Province, China. gchy0102@126.com
Received: May 31, 2023
Peer-review started: May 31, 2023
First decision: June 14, 2023
Revised: June 19, 2023
Accepted: July 14, 2023
Article in press: July 14, 2023
Published online: August 15, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: This study investigated the efficacy of intravitreal injection of conbercept combined with retinal laser photocoagulation in treating diabetic retinopathy (DR) with macular edema and compared the effectiveness of conbercept injection based on laser photocoagulation in the treatment of DR. It also provides a new scheme for clinical treatment of DR with macular edema. The results showed that intravitreal injection of conbercept combined with laser photocoagulation could be more effective in treating diabetic macular edema, shortening the treatment process, and reducing the level of cytokines in the eye. Thus, this treatment plan warrants further promotion.