Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an eye condition that can lead to vision loss in people with diabetes. It occurs as a result of diabetic retinopathy — damaged blood vessels in the eyes due to elevated ...

Anasarca, or extreme generalized edema, is a general swelling of the whole body. It can occur when the tissues of the body retain too much fluid. Accumulation of fluid may occur due to any illnesses ...

The optic cup and macula of a 24-year-old female. Image is released to Wikimedia commons with patient consent. Imaged with a non-mydriatic fundus camera at Pacific University College of Optometry.

Using automated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, researchers found the presence of subretinal fluid (SRF) in individuals with diabetic macular edema (DME) is associated with lower ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

Peripheral edema, or swelling, has long been associated with certain conditions and research continues regarding causes and treatments for the swelling that occurs when fluid collects in tissue.

Patients with diabetic macular edema could be treated with brolucizumab with as much effectiveness as aflibercept. There were no clinically meaningful differences in visual outcomes when patients with ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling ...

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global diabetic macular edema treatment market 2018-2022 is expected to post a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period, according to the latest market research ...

The swelling area can help a doctor identify the problem. For example, an infection may cause swelling in only one cheek. Cheek and gum swelling often indicates an infection of the gums or a tooth ...