International Council of Ophthalmology

Patients without vision loss with clear fundus view may not require cataract surgery. ii. Moderate cataract - carefully assess DR status. Attempt to treat any severe NPDR with laser PRP, and/or DME with focal/grid laser or anti-VEGF therapy, before cataract surgery. Once DR/DME is stable, consider cataract surgery to improve vision. iii. ................
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