CALL US MAKE A PAYMENT Macular Edema Connecticut Retina Consultants Our Services Macular Edema Tweet Connecticut Retina Consultants Ophthalmologists & Retina Specialists located in New Haven, CT & Fairfield County, CT If the macula inside your eye starts to swell or fill with fluid, the pressure buildup can lead to sight loss. This is preventable if you visit the highly experienced ophthalmologists at Connecticut Retina Consultants, who have extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating macular edema at their offices in New Haven, Hamden, Madison, Trumbull, and Fairfield, Connecticut. Call Connecticut Retina Consultants today to find out more or arrange a consultation. Macular Edema Q & A What is macular edema? Macular edema is the name given to swelling or fluid buildup in the macula, which is the central part of your retina. This swelling is a problem that can affect your vision and even cause blindness, so it’s essential to seek treatment at Connecticut Retina Consultants as soon as you notice any symptoms. Macular edema doesn’t cause any pain, and in the early stages, it rarely causes noticeable symptoms. When you do start to experience symptoms, these can include: Blurred central vision Wavy central vision Colors appearing washed out Problems reading Experiencing these symptoms means that the blood vessels in your eye might have started to leak. What causes macular edema? There are numerous possible causes of macular edema. If you have wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration), the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the area leads to fluid and blood leakage that causes macular edema. Diabetic retinopathy can cause damage to the small blood vessels in your retina that leads to macular edema. Among the other potential causes of macular edema are: Radiation exposure Macular pucker Nicotinic acid Vitreomacular traction Glaucoma eye drops with prostaglandin Uveitis Retinitis pigmentosa Retinal vein occlusions (BRVO and CRVO) In some cases, the condition develops following surgery or after an injury to the eye. This causes cysts to appear in the retina, a condition known as cystoid macular edema. How is macular edema treated? The treatment your ophthalmologist at Connecticut Retina Consultants recommends varies depending on the cause of your macular edema. You might simply need to take a course of prescription eye drops. In some cases, you might benefit from injections of steroids or anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) agents. These can be periocular (around the eye) or intraocular (within the eye). Laser treatment or surgery might be necessary for some patients. Laser photocoagulation treatment works by creating an area of coagulation or controlled scarring that seals leaking blood vessels. Laser photocoagulation treatment for macular edema takes place in the office at Connecticut Retina Consultants. The process is quick and easy, and only requires a numbing eye drop to avoid any discomfort. If you’d like to learn more about the advanced treatments available or you’re concerned about any symptoms you have, call Connecticut Retina Consultants today. INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER? Featured Services Q & A Macular Degeneration more info Dry Eyes more info Uveitis more info Retinal Detachment more info Diabetic Retinopathy more info Floaters and Flashers more info Macular Pucker more info Retinal Tear more info Scleral Buckling more info Vitrectomy more info AMD more info Intravitreal Injections more info Angiography more info CRVO more info Lattice Degeneration more info Macular Edema more info OCT more info Cryotherapy more info PVD more info Retinal Artery Occlusion more info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Connecticut Retina Consultants, Fairfield, CT Phone (appointments): 203-870-6113 Phone (general inquiries): 203-870-6113 Address: 2119 Post Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Hamden, CT Phone (appointments): 203-248-8080 Phone (general inquiries): 203-248-8080 Address: 2440 Whitney Ave, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06518 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Madison, CT Phone (appointments): 203-245-4544 Phone (general inquiries): 203-245-4544 Address: 6 Woodland Road, Suite 2, Madison, CT 06443 Connecticut Retina Consultants, New Haven, CT Phone (appointments): 203-787-6161 Phone (general inquiries): 203-787-6161 Address: 46 Prince Street, Suite 203, New Haven, CT 06519 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Trumbull, CT Phone (appointments): 203-365-6565 Phone (general inquiries): 203-365-6565 Address: 888 White Plains Road, Suite 202, Trumbull, CT 06611 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Norwalk, CT Phone (appointments): 203-365-6565 Phone (general inquiries): 203-365-6565 Address: 111 East Ave, #335, Norwalk, CT 06851 5/5 (4 reviews)