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Cystoid macular edema (CME)
Blurring of central
vision
from cystoid macular edema results from accumulation of fluid with
formation of fluid-filled cysts. It is non-specific as it may occur
with any type of macular edema.
Diagnosis may be done through a detailed retinal examination by an
eye
doctor (either an ophthalmologist or a
retina specialist). A fluorescein angiogram may be requested to
confirm and identify possible source of fluid accumulation. An OCT may
also be done to identify if a membrane may be pulling on the macula.
Treatment
will depend of the
cause. Causes include retinal vascular disease, inflammation, certain drugs (epinephrine,
latanoprost, nicotinic acid),
eye surgery,
retinal dystrophies, epiretinal membrane and vitreous traction.
In some cases it is transient with recovery of central vision. However,
when persistent, the cysts can combine to form larger spaces, resulting
in permanent damage with little or no recovery of central vision. A
visit to the eye doctor will greatly help in its detection and
treatment.
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CYSTOID MACULAR EDEMA information compiled
by Dr.
Edmin Michael G. Santos and initially uploaded on February 16, 2006.
Last updated on
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