The effect of select systemic medications on outcomes in diabetics with central retinal vein occlusion.

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Simmons, Kirsten

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Singh, Pali

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Borkar, Durga S

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Birnbaum, Faith

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Thomas, Akshay S

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Fekrat, Sharon

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2023-04-01T13:31:38Z

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2023-04-01T13:31:38Z

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2022-01

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2023-04-01T13:31:37Z

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Background

Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO); however, it is unclear whether certain commonly used medications among diabetics or glycemic control impact visual outcomes in diabetic eyes with CRVO.

Purpose

To evaluate the effect of select systemic medications and glycemic control on presenting features, treatment burden, and outcomes in patients with diabetes who develop a central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Methods

Retrospective longitudinal cohort study at a single tertiary academic referral center from 2009-2017 investigating eyes of patients being treated for diabetes mellitus at CRVO onset. Eyes with a prior history of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy or laser treatment within the year prior to CRVO onset were excluded. Main outcomes and measures were visual acuity (VA), central subfield thickness (CST), cystoid macular edema (CME), and number of intravitreal injections and laser treatment throughout follow-up.

Results

We identified 138 eyes of 138 participants who were diabetic at CRVO onset. Of these, 49% had an ischemic CRVO. Median follow-up time was 25.5 months. Fifty-five eyes (40%) had a HbA1c within 6 months of CRVO presentation. HbA1c was positively correlated with both presenting CST (p = 0.04) and presence of CME (p < 0.01). In all 138 eyes, mean presenting VA was 20/246, and mean final VA was 20/364. Better-presenting VA was significantly associated with aspirin 325 mg use (p = 0.04). Lower CST at presentation was significantly associated with metformin use (p = 0.02). Sitagliptin use at CRVO onset was associated with a lower prevalence of CME at final follow-up (p < 0.01). Lower final CST was significantly associated with glipizide use at CRVO onset (p = 0.01). There were no significant associations between systemic medications or HbA1c and treatment burden or final VA (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

Although aspirin 325 mg, metformin, sitagliptin, and glipizide were associated with better-presenting VA, lower-presenting CST, lower prevalence of macular edema at final visit, and lower final CST, respectively, none of these systemic agents or glycemic control were associated with decreased treatment burden or improved visual outcomes in diabetics with CRVO.
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10.1177_25158414211063076

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2515-8414

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2515-8414

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https://hdl.handle.net/10161/26947

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eng

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SAGE Publications

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Therapeutic advances in ophthalmology

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10.1177/25158414211063076

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antiplatelet

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central retinal vein occlusion

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cystoid macular edema

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diabetes

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insulin

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metformin

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The effect of select systemic medications on outcomes in diabetics with central retinal vein occlusion.

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Journal article

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Fekrat, Sharon|0000-0003-4403-5996

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25158414211063076

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Duke

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School of Medicine

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Clinical Science Departments

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Ophthalmology

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Surgery

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Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery

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Neurology

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Neurology, Behavioral Neurology

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Surgical Oncology

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Published

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14

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