Diabetic Macular Edema

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Diabetic Macular Edema




Clinical Features:


The classic clinical descriptions of DME includes focal, diffuse and cystoid (CME), based on the clinical and angiographic appearance (Fig. 13.2.1). Focal macular edema is characterized by focal leaking microaneurysms giving a well-circumscribed area of thickening often associated with hard exudates. Diffuse macular edema is characterized by more widespread vascular abnormalities giving larger areas of thickening, a paucity of hard exudates and cystic changes in the retina. CME associated with DME appears similar to CME from other causes. It is not unusual for affected eyes to manifest two or all three of these sub-types.



Jun 19, 2016 | Posted by in OPHTHALMOLOGY | Comments Off on Diabetic Macular Edema

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