title: Cystoid macular edema.
abstract: Cystoid macular edema (CME) may develop in association with a wide variety of ocular conditions. It is the result of cystic accumulation of extracellular intraretinal fluid in the outer plexiform and inner nuclear layers of the retina, as a result of breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier. It is most common following intraocular surgery, and in patients with venous occlusive disease, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior segment inflammatory conditions. A variety of approaches to the treatment of CME have been attempted, with a variable degree of success. These options have included topical and oral steroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and laser photocoagulation treatment. The exact cause of CME and the effective treatment of this condition have remained elusive.
authors.affiliation: Omni Eye Services of New Jersy, Iselin, USA.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Quinn
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors