title: Cystoid macular edema: a postoperative complication.
abstract: Cystoid macular edema (CME) is a condition of the macula characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the outer plexiform layer of Henle, causing edema and cyst-like formations. The major presenting symptom of visually significant CME is a decrease in visual acuity; a fundus examination may or may not reveal the presence of CME. Fluorescein angiography is used to confirm the presence of suspected CME. Most cases of CME improve after a course of indomethacin; but the patient must continue to be followed because CME can recur after withdrawal of the medication.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lambrix
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D007213:Indomethacin