Macular retinal edema
MONDO:0003005Accumulation of intraretinal fluid and protein in the macula, which may result in swelling and decreased central vision.
Also known as: macula lutea retinal edema, macula lutea retinal oedema, macular edema, retinal edema of macula lutea, retinal oedema of macula lutea, edema, macular
43 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Macular retinal edema itself.
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Cystoid macular edema 9 trials
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Can light therapy dry out a swollen retina?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests whether shining near-infrared light on the eye can reduce macular edema—swelling in the central retina—caused by a retinal vein occlusion. Six participants with this condition will receive 12 light treatments over about five weeks. The main goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy ease swelling in the eye?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether a modified Chinese herbal formula, Shenling Baizhu San, can reduce swelling in the retina (macular edema) and improve vision. Adults diagnosed with macular edema take either the herbal granules or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. The study meas…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC