Why do people get cystoid macular edema?

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Why do people get cystoid macular edema?

There are many known causes of cystoid macular edema. These include:

  • Eye surgery, including cataract surgery and repair of a detached retina
  • Diabetes
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Blockage in veins of the retina (e.g., retinal vein occlusion)
  • Inflammation of the eye
  • Injury to the eye
  • Side effects of medications

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