Research Article

Comparison of the Effect of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant in Vitrectomized and Nonvitrectomized Eyes for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema

Table 3

Recurrence and retreatment number and times.

TotalRetreatmentAvg. recurrence timeSecond retreatmentSecondary recurrenceAvg. recurrence time 2Retreatment

Recurrence in 6 months
 Group 116 eyes8 (out of 16)21 ± 2.6 weeks8 eyes6 eyes25 ± 1.3 weeks2 eyes
 Group 24 eyes2 eyes21 weeks1 eye
Recurrence > 6 month
6–12 months
 Group 120 eyes
 Group 26 eyes
Recurrence > 6 month
 Group 120924.2 ± 1.3 weeks9 eyes6 eyes26.4 ± 1.8 weeks3 eyes
 Group 26424.16 ± 1.83 weeks2 eyes2 eyes25.1 ± 1.3 weeks1 eye