Q. A 56-year-old male patient with a history of type 2 diabetes presents to the ophthalmology clinic with complaints of blurry vision and seeing blurry spots in his visual field. On fundoscopy, the patient is found to have diabetic retinopathy with macular edema. Cotton wool spots and microaneurysms are also appreciated. The patient's HbA1c level is 8.5%, and his blood pressure is elevated at 150/90 mmHg. The patient is started on treatment for diabetic retinopathy. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of treatment for this patient?