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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Cataract Complication: Fovea leakage
Answered by
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City - MO
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Cataract Complication: Fovea leakage
by missa11, May 27, 2007 12:00AM
Hello,
My mother is recovering from a cataract operation, and is experiencing some complications.
We were reading the diagnosis and were wondering what does "fovea leakage" means. Her vision has deteriorated considerably. I imagine this has to do something with it. What could be done to solve this?
Thanks for any input,
Michelle
My mother is recovering from a cataract operation, and is experiencing some complications.
We were reading the diagnosis and were wondering what does "fovea leakage" means. Her vision has deteriorated considerably. I imagine this has to do something with it. What could be done to solve this?
Thanks for any input,
Michelle
Doctor's Answer
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, May 27, 2007 12:00AM
, May 27, 2007 12:00AM
Hello Michelle, the 'fovea' is the central part of the 'macula', the macula is the central part of the retina--the sight forming tissue at the back of the eye. 'Fovea leakage' most likely refers to 'macular edema' (edema=swelling). This is an extremely common problem in the post-operative period after cataract surgery. It can, and often does, occur after a perfect uncomplicated operation. It is more common in diabetics and if operative complications were present.
The condition often goes away without treatment although it can take weeks to months to resolve. While the fluid is present it blurs the vision the amount of blurring often proportional to the amount of fluid. (You can think of this as a tiny blister in the macula).
Ophthalmologists (EyeMDs) frequently treat the condition with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops (example: Acular) and steroid eyedrops. The condition usually responds to time and medical treatment.
JCH MD
The condition often goes away without treatment although it can take weeks to months to resolve. While the fluid is present it blurs the vision the amount of blurring often proportional to the amount of fluid. (You can think of this as a tiny blister in the macula).
Ophthalmologists (EyeMDs) frequently treat the condition with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops (example: Acular) and steroid eyedrops. The condition usually responds to time and medical treatment.
JCH MD
Member Comments
by missa11, May 29, 2007 12:00AM
Thank you for the explanation. This was very reassuring!
by shiloh311, Sep 21, 2008 08:50PM
A related discussion, why is an angiogram needed for a fovea in the eye? was started.
