DME
Diabetic Macular Edema
Plain-language definition
Swelling in the macula caused by leaking blood vessels in people with diabetes. Treated with injections or laser.
Where this term comes up
“Diabetic macular edema (DME) is the accumulation of fluid in the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision) due to leaking blood vessels damaged by diabetes.”
Condition · Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
“Diabetic macular edema (DME)”
Treatment · Intravitreal Injection
“Cross-section shows fluid spaces (DME) or a glistening reflective layer on the inner retina (ERM)”
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- macula
Central Retina
- anti-VEGF
Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- bevacizumab
Avastin (Off-Label Anti-VEGF)
- ranibizumab
Lucentis (Anti-VEGF)
- AMD
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- aflibercept
Eylea (Anti-VEGF)
A note on medical context
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