Cataract surgery and the risk of developing recurrence or progression of diabetic macular edema

The clinical outcomes following cataract surgery in patients with inactive or actively treated DME did not show significant differences at any postoperative period. Recurrence or progression of DME after cataract surgery was found to be associated with high HbA1c. Clinicians do not have to delay the cataract surgery in patients with DME who have good glycemic control and are undergoing treatment as needed.