Macular edema is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up within the macular, the central area of the retina most critical for vision. The buildup of fluid causes the macula to swell, disrupting ...

The back of your eye has a layer called the retina that converts light into signals. Your brain interprets those signals as images. The middle of the retina has a small area called the macula. It's in ...

PLATTSBURGH — According to the National Eye Institute, a macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye’s light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macula provides ...

The information provided in this Resource Guide was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families search for general information about macular pucker. An eye care ...