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Explain the detection of macular edema?
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Eye exam: Most cases of macular edema (or swelling) can be detected by a simple ophthalmoscopic examination.
Answered 6/30/2011
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Ophthalmoscopy: Swelling of the macular area of the retina is detected through the use of an instrument which both illuminates and magnifies the image of this area, preferrably with pupils dilated.
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