macular edema

Department of Medicine warns of macular edema This is partly due to stress, certain medications.

Dr. Pairote Suratvanich, Deputy Director-General of the Medical Department, said that eye diseases are caused by germs around us. May be caused by abnormal conditions of the body as well, such as edema retinal disease that is not caused by germs Can be found in people aged 25-55 years, more males than females. and in those who are serious regarding life and are easily stressed the use of certain medications especially steroids

Dr. Apichai Sirakuljira, director of Metta Pracharak Hospital (Wat Rai Khing), said that edema retinal disease Caused by abnormal functioning of cells in the retina, causing the leakage of fluid into the layer beneath the retina. thus causing edema Part of the cause is stress. People who are serious regarding life is quite stressful (type A personality), which in addition to stress. certain medications, such as Drugs for psychiatric patients, steroids, and other risk factors such as smoking.

Dr. Ekachai Aryangkun, Deputy Director of Ophthalmology Metta Pracharak Hospital (Wat Rai Khing) said that people with this disease have a black circle in the middle of their eyes when looking. or read a book Some people see a distorted picture. The treatment approach is to control risk factors such as steroid use. and try to avoid stress In the case of some patients with smoking habits, smoking should be reduced. And most patients 80-90% will be able to see normal. under the supervision of an ophthalmologist