Combined Phacoemulsification and Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (Ozurdex®) in Diabetic Patients with Coexisting Cataract and Diabetic Macular Edema
Table 1
Demographic characteristics and relevant medical history with regard to diabetes.
Total population ()
Age [years]
N
16
Mean (SD)
62.5 (13.4)
Median (min, max)
67.0 (31, 76)
Gender [n (%)]
Male
7 (43.7%)
Female
9 (56.3%)
Duration of diabetes [years]
Mean (SD)
20.1 (7.6)
Median (min, max)
21.5 (2, 30)
Type of diabetes mellitus [n (%)]
Type 1
1 (6.3%)
Type 2
15 (93.7%)
Treatment of diabetes [n (%)]
Insulin
16 (100.0%)
Hba1c [%]
Mean (SD)
7.76 (0.7)
Median (min, max)
7.70 (6.3, 9)
Classification of diabetic retinopathy [n (%)]
Nonproliferative
14 (87.5%)
Proliferative
2 (12.5%)
Percentages are based on the total number of patient.