Cystoid Macular Oedema (CME)

Retinal thickening of the macula due to accumulation of fluid in the outer plexiform layer

Aetiology

  • Postoperative
  • Uveitis
  • Retinal venous occlusive disease
  • Choroidal neovascularisation
  • Epiretinal membrane /VMT
  • Retinitis pigmentosa

Clinical presentation

  • Blurred/decreased central vision

Management

  • Majority (95%) of cases spontaneously resolve