Swollen ankles can result from standing or sitting too long or can signal an underlying condition. Explore common causes, ...

Anasarca, or extreme generalized edema, is a general swelling of the whole body. It can occur when the tissues of the body retain too much fluid. Accumulation of fluid may occur due to any illnesses ...

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an eye condition that can lead to vision loss in people with diabetes. It occurs as a result of diabetic retinopathy — damaged blood vessels in the eyes due to elevated ...

The optic cup and macula of a 24-year-old female. Image is released to Wikimedia commons with patient consent. Imaged with a non-mydriatic fundus camera at Pacific University College of Optometry.

Using automated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, researchers found the presence of subretinal fluid (SRF) in individuals with diabetic macular edema (DME) is associated with lower ...

Injections of corticosteroids directly into the eye are superior to those placed adjacent to the eye for treating uveitic macular edema, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, a ...

Peripheral edema, or swelling, has long been associated with certain conditions and research continues regarding causes and treatments for the swelling that occurs when fluid collects in tissue.

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global diabetic macular edema treatment market 2018-2022 is expected to post a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period, according to the latest market research ...