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Ophthalmology Vitreous and retina 118328f6

The most common cause of Macular edema is

A
Secondary glaucoma
B
Cataract surgery
C
Retinitis pigmentosa
D
Uveitis
High-Yield Explanation
Macular edema refers to the collection of fluid in the outer plexiform(Henle's layer) and an inner nuclear layer of the retina, centered around the foveola.EtiologyIt is associated with a number of disorders. A few common causes are as follows:1. As postoperative complication following cataract extraction and penetrating keratoplasty.2. Retinal vascular disorders e.g., diabetic retinopathy and central retinal vein occlusion.3. Intraocular inflammations e.g., pars planitis, posterior uveitis, Behcet disease.4. As a side-effect of drugs e.g., following use of adrenaline eyedrops, especially for aphakic glaucoma.5. Retinal dystrophies e.g., retinitis pigmentosa.Ref: Khurana; 4th edition; Pg.No. 273

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