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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is macular edema?
Macular edema is the buildup of fluid in the macula, the area in your retina responsible for central vision. Macular edema occurs when there is fluid leading to swelling in the macula. This buildup of fluid will lead to blurring of vision and vision loss in severe cases. Macular edema can be commonly caused by a blockage in your retinal arteries or veins as well as diabetes.
Symptoms of macular edema
Poor vision
Blurred vision
Things appear darker or dimmer than before
Things seem to be warped or distorted
Questions your doctor may ask to check for macular edema
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose macular edema
Do you feel that your eyesight is worsening recently?
Do you have blurry vision?
Do things appear darker or dimmer than before?
Do things in your vision look distorted?
Treatment for macular edema
Steroids and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling are the mainstay of treatment of macular edema. These anti-inflammatory medications are usually administered via eye drops or injections into the eye. Depending on the cause of your macular edema, your doctor might recommend other procedures such as laser therapy.
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References
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Reviewed By:
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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