Review article

https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2019_218808

Cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery

Maja Merlak ; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Renata Gržetić-Lenac ; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Marijana Bilen Babić ; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Ivana Valković Antić ; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Petra Grubešić ; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Tamara Paravić ; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) is the most common complication of cataract surgery and is one of the possible causes of low visual acuity after cataract surgery. Various factors are implicated in its development but the core mechanism is likely surgically induced anterior segment inflammation that results in the release of endogenous inflammatory mediators. Anti-inflammatory medicines, including steroid and nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs, are postulated as having a role in both the prophylaxis and treatment of PCME. This article presents an updated review on the pathogenesis, risk factors, prophylaxis and treatment in PCME that reflect current research and practice.

Keywords

cataract; cyclooxygenase inhibitors; macular edema; prostaglandins

Hrčak ID:

218808

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/218808

Publication date:

1.6.2019.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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