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CME is a serious consequence of cataract surgery. Corticosteroids can effectively prevent and treat CME, but are associated with serious side effects thus safer alternative treatments are desirable. Nepafenac is the only topical NSAID with a prodrug structure thus providing effective targeting of macula, providing an advantage over conventional NSAIDs.
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