Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Quiz
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What is Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)?
Diabetic macular edema occurs when tiny bulges (microaneurysms) protrude from the vessel walls, leaking fluid and blood into the retina. This fluid can cause swelling (edema) in the central part of the retina (macula) and may lead to vision problems or blindness.
Typical Symptoms of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy before
- History of diabetes requiring medications
- Color blindness or a recent change in color perception
- Difficulty seeing due to poor color or light contrast
- Things appear darker or dimmer than before
- White area of the eyeball is puffy or swollen
- Eyes point in different directions i.e. squint or cross-eyes
- History of diabetes or pre-diabetes
Diagnostic Questions for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy?
- Have you ever been treated for diabetes?
- Do you have color blindness or recent change in color perception?
- Is it hard for you to distinguish subtle differences in color intensity or brightness?
- Do things appear darker or dimmer to you than before?
Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Treatment options depend on the severity of vision loss and include anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy, anti-inflammatory treatment, and laser therapy. In advanced cases of diabetic macular edema, surgery may be considered.
Reviewed By:
Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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