Abstract:Cystoid macular edema is a common cause for unexplained painless vision loss after cataract surgery. Even the pathogenesis of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) still remains undefi ned, it can most frequently occur in eyes with high vasoactive profi le, had complicated cataract surgery such as posterior capsule rupture and risk of infl ammation. Increased infl ammation, ultimately leading to the breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier and cystic accumulation of extracellular intraretinal fl uid. The nat… Show more
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