Advanced macular edema
It usually affects the central vision and in its late stages the patient usually loses vision
This is how a patient with macular edema sees
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Before
After
- It is an accumulation of fluid in the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision and the perception of fine details
- It is important to have regular ophthalmologic checkups to detect macular edema in its early stages and receive timely treatment
- Macular edema is a frequent complication in diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration
Symptoms
- Blurry or distorted vision
- Perception that straight lines appear wavy
- Difficulty reading or recognizing faces
Treatment
- Intraocular antiangiogenic injections, laser therapies, and in some cases surgery
- It is important for the patient to improve their metabolic treatment for diabetes in conjunction with ophthalmology therapy to prevent the disease from progressing