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Macular Oedema After Surgery: Symptoms Patients Should Never Ignore

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Most patients sail through cataract or lens replacement surgery, but a small number develop macular oedema several weeks later. Typical symptoms include blurred or misty central vision, reduced contrast, colours looking “washed out” or a sense that the eye has “gone backwards” after an initial improvement.¹

Some patients notice difficulty reading fine print or a subtle patch of distortion. These changes usually appear 4–8 weeks after surgery rather than immediately.¹

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your surgical team promptly. Examination and macular OCT can confirm whether CMO is present and guide treatment with intensified anti-inflammatory drops or, in some cases, additional therapy.²

Most patients recover very good vision once oedema is treated, but earlier intervention is better for both visual outcome and confidence in recovery.

References

  1. Lobo C. Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema. Ophthalmologica. 2012;227(2):61-67.
  2. Grzybowski A, Sikorski BL, Ascaso FJ, Huerva V. Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema: update. Clin Interv Aging. 2016;11:1221-1229.

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