What is macular edema?

Macular edema is swelling of the macula, the small area of the retina responsible for central vision, of which the central 5% of the retina is most critical to vision. The edema is caused by fluid leaking from retinal blood vessels.

How do members experience macular edema?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with macular edema*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for macular edema*

Who has macular edema on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 2
40s 13
50s 15
60s 19
70+ 15

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 22
Female 42