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Macular Edema Summary

Description: Fluid accumulation in the outer layer of the MACULA LUTEA that results from intraocular or systemic insults. It may develop in a diffuse pattern where the macula appears thickened or it may acquire the characteristic petaloid appearance referred to as cystoid macular edema. Although macular edema may be associated with various underlying conditions, it is most commonly seen following intraocular surgery, venous occlusive disease, DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, and posterior segment inflammatory disease. (From Survey of Ophthalmology 2004; 49(5) 470-90)

Also Known As: Cystoid Macular Edema, Postoperative; Irvine-Gass Syndrome; Edema, Cystoid Macular; Edema, Macular; Irvine Gass Syndrome Show All >>

Networked: 3900 relevant articles (634 outcomes, 624 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Macular Edema

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. bevacizumab : 105 outcomes 80 studies in 455 results : FDA 2
  2. Triamcinolone Acetonide (Azmacort) : 93 outcomes 58 studies in 365 results : FDA 135 Generic
  3. ranibizumab (Lucentis) : 57 outcomes 77 studies in 217 results : FDA 2
  4. Retinaldehyde (Retinal) : 44 outcomes 62 studies in 769 results : IBA
  5. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 43 outcomes 39 studies in 163 results : FDA 77 Generic
  6. Triamcinolone (Aristocort) : 43 outcomes 33 studies in 268 results : FDA 27
  7. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) : 42 outcomes 38 studies in 311 results : IBA
  8. Fluorescein (Funduscein) : 23 outcomes 24 studies in 317 results : FDA 3 Generic
  9. aflibercept : 11 outcomes 20 studies in 48 results : IBA
  10. pegaptanib : 10 outcomes 12 studies in 33 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Macular Edema

  1. Retinal Vein Occlusion
  2. Diabetic Retinopathy (Retinopathy, Diabetic)
  3. Cataract (Cataracts)
  4. Uveitis
  5. Macular Edema
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Key Therapies for Macular Edema

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  1. Light Coagulation : 116 outcomes 91 studies in 511 results
  2. Lasers (Laser) : 106 outcomes 102 studies in 552 results
  3. Vitrectomy : 69 outcomes 50 studies in 365 results
  4. Intravitreal Injections : 64 outcomes 46 studies in 353 results
  5. Injections : 42 outcomes 23 studies in 190 results
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