
Diabetic Macular Edema
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๐Overview
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a complication of diabetic retinopathy characterized by swelling in the macula due to leakage from damaged retinal blood vessels. It is a leading cause of vision impairment in people with diabetes. The term is current and widely used in ophthalmology.
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