Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema

Cystoid macular edema (CME) following cataract surgery has been recognized for over 50 years as an important cause of suboptimal post-operative vision. The incidence of CME varies widely, but is likely in the range of 1-2% using modern cataract extraction techniques. The diagnosis of CME can generally be made on clinical examination with evidence of perifoveal cystic spaces and can be confirmed with use of fluorescein angiography to document the...