It is a common condition that affects the central area of ​​the retina called the macula, which is considered one of the leading causes of vision loss. This complication may occur in the evolution of various vascular eye diseases, inflammatory processes in the postoperative eye surgery in the context of certain congenital retinal dystrophies, associated with intraocular tumors, tractional phenomena in the degeneration age-related macular including in relation to the use of certain topical eye drops for treating glaucoma.

Macular edema is the most common associated with diabetic retinopathy. Treatment options are many and include various medical treatments (eye drops, intraocular and periocular injections), laser photocoagulation and vitreoretinal surgery, identifying the best option for each case.