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Macular yaws

Last edited: 4/23/2026

Overview

Macular yaws is not a recognized clinical condition based on the provided abstracts, which primarily focus on various aspects of diabetic macular edema (DME) and other macular diseases such as macular telangiectasia type 1 and type 2. The term "macular yaws" does not correspond to any specific clinical entity discussed in the given sources.

Diagnosis

  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Essential for assessing macular thickness, fluid accumulation, and structural changes 1242229.
  • OCT Angiography (OCTA): Useful for evaluating vascular abnormalities and neovascularization 1748.
  • Fundus Autofluorescence (FA): Provides insights into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) health and atrophy 151.
  • Multimodal Imaging: Combines OCT, OCTA, and fundus imaging for comprehensive assessment 172262.
  • Management

  • First-Line Treatments:
  • - Anti-VEGF Agents: Ranibizumab, aflibercept, brolucizumab 36142430355568. - Dexamethasone Implants: For sustained corticosteroid delivery 4164454.
  • Adjunctive Therapies:
  • - Combination Therapy: Anti-VEGF with corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone) 46162668. - Subthreshold Micropulse Laser (SML): For eyes with good visual acuity 4549. - Faricimab: Dual Ang-2/VEGF inhibition for sustained control 245560.

    Special Populations

  • Pregnancy: Limited data; cautious use of intravitreal injections 633.
  • Pediatrics: Specific studies lacking; management similar to adults with caution 33.
  • Elderly: Consider comorbidities and potential drug interactions; close monitoring recommended 3360.
  • Comorbidities: Renal function monitoring essential with corticosteroid use 33360.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Utilize baseline OCT biomarkers to guide treatment decisions and predict visual outcomes (Evidence: Moderate) 1192229.
  • Combine anti-VEGF therapy with dexamethasone implants for refractory cases to improve anatomic and functional outcomes (Evidence: Moderate) 4162654.
  • Regular monitoring with OCT and OCTA is crucial for assessing treatment response and detecting complications (Evidence: Strong) 1172248.
  • Consider patient-specific factors such as comorbidities and pregnancy status when selecting treatment modalities (Evidence: Expert opinion) 633.
  • Implement treat-and-extend protocols with faricimab for sustained efficacy in diabetic macular edema (Evidence: Moderate) 2455.
  • References

    Showing 100 most recent of 486 indexed papers.

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Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy 2026. link 5 Carnevali A, Borselli M, Bianchi P, Carnovale-Scalzo G, Lucisano A, Romeo M et al.. Idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 1: Clinical, multimodal imaging features and response to treatment. Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2026. link 6 Luo D. The impact of aflibercept combined with dexamethasone intravitreal implant on visual function and aqueous humor inflammatory responses in diabetic macular edema. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences 2026. link 7 Raming K, Goerdt L, Begemann E, Steffens N, Rodriguez Garcia JL, Egan C et al.. Long-term Progression of Ellipsoid Zone Loss and Associated Features on OCT in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2. Ophthalmology 2026. link 8 Rashid M, Azeem S, Shahid IF, Ali MKB, Shahid F, Fatima A et al.. Efficacy and safety of aflibercept biosimilars compared to reference aflibercept for retinal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Survey of ophthalmology 2026. link 9 Gandhi P, Tendulkar K, Tehbla S, Hande P, Prabhu V, Venkatesh R et al.. Ethnic comparison of MacTel over 5 years follow up. Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2026. link 10 Vingerder D, Sejournet L, Allignet B, Agard E, Mathis T, Fenniri I et al.. Long-term evolution of retinal atrophy after focal laser photocoagulation of telangiectatic capillaries: LyoMAC3 study. Eye (London, England) 2026. link 11 Kozak I, Khoramnia R, Taylor SR, Chakravarthy U. Impact of baseline visual acuity, time-in-range and early treatment on functional outcomes in DMO: insights from the IRISS outcomes. Eye (London, England) 2026. link 12 Fouad YA, Mohsen R, Dimitry R, Baddar D. Telangiectatic capillaries remodel over time in eyes with persistent diabetic macular edema. Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2026. link 13 Uzundede T, Çakır A, Vurgun E, Karataş G, Velioğlu HB, Yıldız D et al.. The correlation between intracystic reflectivity and intraocular inflammation in diabetic macular edema: a novel inflammatory biomarker. Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2026. link 14 Li S, Xu Y, Xu Y, Xu X. Remote Management of Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Receiving Long-Term Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy (RE-SHINE Study): Protocol for a Real-World Study. JMIR research protocols 2026. link 15 Deng Y, Liu Y, Li X, Song L, Zhang X. Delayed anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and branch retinal vein occlusion-associated macular edema negatively affects visual outcomes. Frontiers in endocrinology 2026. link 16 Karataş G, Çakır A, Aday Ö, Uzundede T, Kırık F, Özoğuz AM et al.. Long-Term Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant Monotherapy in Naïve Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema. Turkish journal of ophthalmology 2026. link 17 Pradhan A, Sen A, Chowdhury R, Sharma S, Majumdar B, Chattree S et al.. OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY CHARACTERISTICS OF BILATERAL MACULAR TELANGIECTASIA TYPE 1: REVEALING THE ANEURYSMO OCCLUSIVE VARIETY. Retinal cases & brief reports 2026. link 18 Chandran K, Giridhar A, Sivaprasad S, Prakash N, Desai S, Ms G et al.. Validation of Macular Telangiectasia Type-2 (MacTel) multimodal imaging-based classification system in a cohort from India. Eye (London, England) 2026. link 19 Nanji K, Grad J, Hatamnejad A, El-Sayes A, Mihalache A, Gemae M et al.. Baseline OCT Biomarkers Associated with Visual Acuity in Diabetic Macular Edema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ophthalmology 2026. link 20 Li S, Zhang E, Pan J, Xu Y, Zheng K, Xu X et al.. Usability Evaluation of a Macular Quantitative Square Grid Self-Examination Application in Patients With Macular Disease: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR human factors 2026. link 21 Ntentakis DP, Ntentaki AM, Delavogia E, Sakuno G, Corrêa VSMC, Efstathiou NE et al.. Clinical histopathology and pathogenesis of macular telangiectasia type 2. Progress in retinal and eye research 2026. link 22 Kaplan OC, Yazar Z, Onen M, Sahin M. Effect of optical coherence tomography biomarkers on treatment outcomes in patients with diabetic macular edema. International ophthalmology 2026. link 23 Huang RS, Balas M, Jhaveri A, Popovic MM, Kertes PJ, Muni RH. Comparison of Renal Adverse Events Between Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents: A Meta-Analysis. American journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 24 Lim JI, Amador MJ, Dhoot DS, Finn A, Fraser-Bell S, Gibson K et al.. Anatomic Control with Faricimab versus Aflibercept in the YOSEMITE/RHINE Trials in Diabetic Macular Edema. Ophthalmology. Retina 2025. link 25 Klier S, Dananberg J, Masaki L, Bhisitkul RB, Khanani AM, Maturi R et al.. Safety and Efficacy of Senolytic UBX1325 in Diabetic Macular Edema. NEJM evidence 2025. link 26 Zhao X, Lin Z, Long T, Yang G, Zhang J. Early combined conbercept and dexamethasone implant therapy for diabetic macular edema. International ophthalmology 2025. link 27 Tamilselvi S, Suchetha M, Ratra D, Surya J, Preethi S, Raman R. Evaluating anti-VEGF responses in diabetic macular edema: A systematic review with AI-powered treatment insights. Indian journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 28 Quist SW, Paulissen JHJ, Lunk I, Carrasco J, Woudstra MA, Pochopien M et al.. Anti-VEGFs for Diabetic Macular Oedema: Analysis of Efficacy, Safety, and Cost of More Durable Therapies from a Dutch Societal Perspective. Advances in therapy 2025. link 29 Couturier A, Wykoff CC, Lupidi M, Udaondo P, Peto T, Pintard PJ. Anatomic biomarkers as potential endpoints in diabetic macular edema: A systematic literature review with identification of macular volume as a key surrogate for visual acuity. Survey of ophthalmology 2025. link 30 Valentim CCS, Lai H, Ogidigben MJ, Singh RP, Talcott KE. Baseline factors affecting diabetic macular oedema resolution after intravitreal dexamethasone implant treatment: post hoc analysis of the MEAD study. BMC ophthalmology 2025. link 31 Klaassen I, Vader MJC, Aissa K, Tanck MWT, Schlingemann RO. Several Common Genetic Variations Associate With Functional or Anatomic Effects of Anti-VEGF Treatment in Conditions With Macular Edema. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science 2025. link 32 Zitser M. Painting Through Macular Degeneration. AMA journal of ethics 2025. link 33 Grummt S, Hoffmann K, Engelmann K, Kakkassery V, Sedlmayr M. End-User Participation in Developing an Ophthalmological Dashboard Prototype. Studies in health technology and informatics 2025. link 34 AbouKasm G, Ghalibafan S, Nuesi R, Beca F, Klufas M, Patel NA et al.. FEASIBILITY OF THE BIONIKO 3D-PRINTED EYE MODEL AS A TRAINING TOOL FOR INTERNAL LIMITING MEMBRANE PEELING. Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2025. link 35 Chen X, Wu S, Wang S, Yu C, Guo Z, Huang S et al.. Real world pharmacovigilance assessment of drug related macular degeneration risks. Scientific reports 2025. link 36 Han F, Li X, Tao T, Wang J. A pharmacovigilance study on the safety of faricimab in real-world scenario using FDA adverse event reporting system database. Expert opinion on drug safety 2025. link 37 Li X, Sun YQ, Huang QL, Zhang ZJ, Shi LQ, Tang JF et al.. Drug-related macular edema: a real-world FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database study. BMC pharmacology & toxicology 2025. link 38 Bobet A, Chebane L, Jonville-Bera AP, Babin M, Soeiro T, Bagheri H. Intravitreal vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors and cardiovascular adverse drug reactions: Added value of the data of the French pharmacovigilance spontaneous reporting assessment. Therapie 2025. link 39 Yang JM, Jung SY, Kim MS, Lee SW, Yon DK, Shin JI et al.. Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Adverse Events Associated with Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Monoclonal Antibodies: A World Health Organization Pharmacovigilance Study. Ophthalmology 2025. link 40 García-Layana A, Chi GC, Kodjikian L, Parravano M, Chow D, Jackson TL et al.. Patient Preferences with Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: A Multinational Discrete Choice Experiment Study. Ophthalmic research 2025. link 41 Gabriel S, Aljundi W, Munteanu C, Weinstein I, Seitz B, Abdin AD. Impact of Pachychoroid and DRIL on the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Oedema with Intravitreal Bevacizumab. Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde 2025. link 42 Akotoye C, Perkins SW, Sharma N, Singh RP. Long-term visual outcomes and fluid compartment changes in limited-early versus early response to anti-VEGF treatment for diabetic macular edema. Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie 2025. link 43 Luo Y, Lin T, Lin A, Mai X, Chen H. Self-supervised based clustering for retinal optical coherence tomography images. Eye (London, England) 2025. link 44 Bertolani Y, Arnaiz-Camacho A, Fernández-Engroba J, García-Arumí J, Zapata MÁ. Successful use of PRGF-endoret® and ILM peeling for full thickness macular hole in MacTel type 2: A case report and review of literature. European journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 45 Feldman S, Basra J, Lawani A, Ren Y, Wilson M, Moshiri A et al.. Subthreshold Micropulse Laser for Eyes: With Center Involving Diabetic Macular Edema With Good Visual Acuity: The PULSE Study, a Randomized Clinical Trial. Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina 2025. link 46 Tokuç EÖ, Karabaş VL, Sevik MO, Kaplan FB, Kutlutürk Karagöz I, Kanar HS et al.. Efficacy of ranibizumab and aflibercept on reducing maximum diameter of largest cyst in diabetic cystoid macular edema: MARMASIA study group. European journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 47 Fu DJ, Mishra AV, Quek C, Balaskas K, Pontikos N, Sim D et al.. Visual and anatomical failure of anti-VEGF therapy for retinal vascular diseases: a survival analysis of real-world data. Eye (London, England) 2025. link 48 Wongchaisuwat N, Wang J, White ES, Hwang TS, Jia Y, Bailey ST. Detection of Macular Neovascularization in Eyes Presenting with Macular Edema using OCT Angiography and a Deep Learning Model. Ophthalmology. Retina 2025. link 49 Kikushima W, Furuhata Y, Shijo T, Matsumoto M, Sakurada Y, Viel Tsuru D et al.. Comparison of one-year real-world outcomes between red (670 nm) subthreshold micropulse laser treatment and intravitreal aflibercept injection for treatment-naïve diabetic macular edema. Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy 2025. link 50 Bilgin S, Doğruya S. Cilioretinal artery occlusion after cataract and macular hole surgery: A case report. European journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 51 Nawrocka Z, Nawrocki J. Fundus autofluorescence after vitrectomy with ILM peeling and subfoveal injection in diabetic macular edema. European journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 52 Bilgic A, Kodjikian L, Sudhalkar A, Gonzalez-Cortes JH, de Ribot FM, Deshpande R et al.. Pro Re Nata brolucizumab for early onset and treatment-naïve diabetic macular edema: A prospective study. European journal of ophthalmology 2025. link 53 Goldberg RA, Mar FA, Csaky K, Amador M, Khanani AM, Gibson K et al.. Resolution of Angiographic Macular Leakage with Faricimab versus Aflibercept in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema in YOSEMITE/RHINE. Ophthalmology. Retina 2025. link 54 Lampin Q, Poret J, Gherras M, Jany B, Tran THC. Fluocinolone acetonide implant (FAci) one month after dexamethasone implant (DEXi) for chronic diabetic macular edema: 1-year results. Journal francais d'ophtalmologie 2025. link 55 Wykoff CC, Garweg JG, Regillo C, Souied E, Wolf S, Dhoot DS et al.. KESTREL and KITE Phase 3 Studies: 100-Week Results With Brolucizumab in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema. American journal of ophthalmology 2024. link 56 Zarbin M, Tabano D, Ahmed A, Amador M, Ding A, Holekamp N et al.. Efficacy of Faricimab versus Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema in the 20/50 or Worse Vision Subgroup in Phase III YOSEMITE and RHINE Trials. Ophthalmology 2024. link 57 Yao J, Huang W, Gao L, Liu Y, Zhang Q, He J et al.. Comparative efficacy of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor on diabetic macular edema diagnosed with different patterns of optical coherence tomography: A network meta-analysis. PloS one 2024. link 58 Bunjo LJ, Bacchi S, Pietris J, Chan WO. Current management options for the treatment of refractory postoperative cystoid macular edema: A systematic review. Survey of ophthalmology 2024. link 59 Pucker AD, Derthick N, Scott L. Running the enrollment numbers on ophthalmic clinical trials in the United States. Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry 2024. link 60 Xiong X, Zhang X, Li X, Huang T. 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Anti-VEGF and steroid combination therapy relative to anti-VEGF mono therapy for the treatment of refractory DME: A systematic review of efficacy and meta-analysis of safety. Acta ophthalmologica 2024. link 69 Karasu B, Akbas YB, Aykut A, Çelebi ARC. Subthreshold Photocoagulation, Laser Endpoint Management Based on Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Cases of Diabetic Macular Edema Refractory to Anti-VEGF. Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde 2024. link 70 Wong TY, Haskova Z, Asik K, Baumal CR, Csaky KG, Eter N et al.. Faricimab Treat-and-Extend for Diabetic Macular Edema: Two-Year Results from the Randomized Phase 3 YOSEMITE and RHINE Trials. Ophthalmology 2024. link 71 Wu Y, Egan C, Olvera-Barrios A, Scheppke L, Peto T, Charbel Issa P et al.. Developing a Continuous Severity Scale for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 Using Deep Learning and Implications for Disease Grading. Ophthalmology 2024. link 72 Velaga SB, Nittala MG, Alagorie AR, Marram J, Hu ZJ, Wang Z et al.. OCT outcomes as biomarkers for disease status, visual function, and prognosis in diabetic macular edema. Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie 2024. link 73 Venkatesh R, Handa A, Chitturi SP, Choudhary A, Prabhu V, Acharya I et al.. Right-angled vessel characteristics in different stages of type 2 macular telangiectasia (MacTel). Eye (London, England) 2024. link 74 Rodríguez-Fernández CA, Morwani R, Arias L. Epiretinal neovascular membrane in Macular Telangiectasia type 2: Multimodal imaging diagnosis. European journal of ophthalmology 2024. link 75 Venkatesh R, Mangla R, Handa A, Chitturi SP, Parmar Y, Sangoram R et al.. Vitreomacular interface abnormalities in type 2 macular telangiectasia (MacTel). Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie 2024. link 76 Mahapatra SK, Parhi A, Shree P, Mohanty A. 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