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Degenerative ocular condition(Diabetic macular edema)
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Degenerative ocular condition(Diabetic macular edema)
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Pathophysiology
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which induces free radicals (oxidative stress), protein kinase C (PKC) activation, and formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE)
This process results in hypoxia, ischemia, inflammation, and alteration of vitreomacular interface
Causes
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A few congenital diseases are known to be associated with macular edema for example retinitis pigmentosa and retinoschisis
References
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?". American Academy of Ophthalmology. Retrieved 30 January 2016
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Complications of Uveitis". Her Majesty's Government, UK. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
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