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Macular Edema |
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Macular Edema | ||
Macular edema is swelling of the macula. | ||
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This condition may be caused by a disease such as diabetic retinopathy, uveitis and retinal vascular disease, injury to the eye or recent eye surgery. | ||
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You may experience distorted vision (straight lines appear wavy), light sensitivity or blurred central vision. | ||
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A full comprehensive eye exam is required to detect Macular Edema. Along with a complete medical history special pictures will be obtained in order to pinpoint any leakage and the destination that it is coming from. This photography is known as a fluorescein angiogram and an optical coherence tomography scan. | ||
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Macular edema may be treated by injecting a medication into the eye, this painless procedure works to “mop up” the fluid. On some occasions, an ocular steroid is used. A less invasive approach may be taken in some mild cases which involve treatment by use of topical NSAIDs. | ||
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Regular eye exams can detect this condition early on to prevent worsening. | ||
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