Diabetic macular edema

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Diabetic Macular Edema

Diabetic macular edema (pronunciation: dia-be-tic mac-u-lar e-de-ma) is a medical condition that can occur as a complication of diabetes.

Etymology

The term "Diabetic macular edema" is derived from the words "Diabetes", a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to use sugar for energy, and "Macular edema", which refers to swelling or thickening of the macula, the part of the eye responsible for detailed, central vision.

Definition

Diabetic macular edema is a condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the macula of the eye, leading to blurred or distorted vision. This condition is a common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults.

Symptoms

Symptoms of diabetic macular edema may include:

  • Blurred or wavy vision
  • Double vision
  • A rapid increase in floaters
  • Colors appear washed out or changed
  • Difficulty reading or recognizing faces

Causes

Diabetic macular edema is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the retina due to poorly controlled blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Over time, these damaged blood vessels can leak fluid and lipids onto the macula, causing it to swell and thicken.

Treatment

Treatment for diabetic macular edema may include:

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