cystoid macular edema (CME)

Introduction

Also see macular edema

Etiology

• niacin

Pathology

• edema of the posterior pole of the eye due to abnormal permeability of capillaries of the retina

Clinical manifestations

• see macular edema

Management

• usually resolves within two weeks after stopping niacin

More general terms

• macular edema; retinal edema