Diabetic macular edema and diabetic macular ischemia

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we aim to preserve the retina and prevent vision loss in people with or at risk of retinal conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy.

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Diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic macular ischemia (DMI) are complications of diabetic retinopathy, all of which affect the blood vessels of the retina.

To find out more about both DME and DMI, scroll through our detailed infographic.

For more insights into diabetic macular ischemia, you can listen to the 'Eyes on Retina. The Podcast' episode ‘An introduction to Diabetic Macular Ischemia’. Click the podcast tile in the ‘Related content’ section below to access all episodes.

You can also learn more about diabetic retinopathy on the dedicated page on the website. Click the ‘Diabetic Retinopathy’ tile below to learn more!

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Eyes on Retina. The Podcast

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Diabetic Retinopathy

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