Risk factors for and diagnosis of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery in diabetic patients

Abstract

The duration, severity, type of diabetes, hardness of the lens, and HbA_1c were risks for pseudophakic CME in diabetic patients after cataract surgery. A 40% or more increase in foveal thickness and 20% or more decrease in macular sensitivity offer an objective and reliable diagnostic standard to report pseudophakic CME in diabetics.