Abstract
Chapter diabetic macula edema gives a comprehensive view on the issue of diabetic macular edema. It is a disease that largely contributes to blindness of the younger population in developed countries.
In addition, the constant increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus contributes to the progression of this disease in the population. The text is intended for the general ophthalmological public, yet contains the latest procedures and methods of diagnosis and treatment.
The chapter is structured in the Introduction, Epidemiology, Factors affecting disease pathogenesis, Investigational techniques, Therapeutic options, Discussion and Conslusion. All text is simplified instructions on how to proceed in the management of this disease from basic compensation diseases through laser treatment, injection therapy to surgical options.