Reducing angiographic cystoid macular edema and blood–aqueous barrier disruption after small-incision phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens implantation

Diclofenac was more effective than betamethasone in preventing angiographic CME and BAB disruption after small-incision cataract surgery. Thus, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents should be considered for routine treatment of eyes having cataract surgery.