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Best hospitals and doctors for macular edema treatment abroad

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Diagnosis of macular edema
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Diagnosis and treatment of macular edema with drugs administration into vitreous cavity
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General therapeutic rehabilitation
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Eye Clinic Roth Bonn
Eye Clinic Roth Bonn
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The Eye Clinic Roth Bonn first opened its doors to patients more than 40 years ago and is now one of the best ophthalmology centers in Germany. The clinic's team of doctors is committed to providing effective medical care using the latest medical advances in the field of ophthalmology. The high professionalism and experience
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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Memorial Ankara Hospital
Memorial Ankara Hospital
Overall rating9.6 / 10
The Memorial Ankara Hospital is one of the largest private medical complexes in the capital of Turkey, where patients can undergo top-class diagnostics and treatment in all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Memorial Healthcare Group. The doors of the medical facility were first opened in 2014, an
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The Memorial Atasehir Hospital Istanbul is a private medical complex, within the walls of which the patient is expected to receive excellent medical care and responsive care. The medical complex is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, which consists of 14 hospitals that provide a wide range of services. The hospital began its
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The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva is a multidisciplinary medical facility, where the patient will benefit from an impeccable quality of medical service, responsive care and a humane attitude. The clinic provides both inpatient treatment and outpatient care. There are 67 beds available for hospitalization. The basis of succ
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The Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol is a progressive medical facility with a priority focus on effective treatment and high-quality patient care. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Bonn, which guarantees direct access to medical innovations. The medical staff of the hospital applies an individual ap
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin began its work in 1970 and, during this time, has gained an excellent reputation not only in Germany but also in the international medical arena. The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, which is one of the best medical centers in Europe an
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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The Dunyagoz Hospital Istanbul was founded in 1996 and today it is the largest in Turkey and at the international medical arena. The group contains 25 specialized centers in Turkey and abroad. The hospitals work in 11 cities in Turkey. The main ones are located in Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya. The hospital annually serves about
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The Hisar Intercontinental Hospital Istanbul is a private multidisciplinary medical facility, which provides top-class diagnostics and treatment in the most comfortable conditions for each patient. The hospital was founded in 2006 and today can be proud of an excellent medical and technical base, excellent professional staff, au
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About the disease

Macular edema(ME) is an eye disease, when macula becomes thickened and swollen, causing deterioration of central vision. Macula is located in the center of retina. It is a thin layer of sensitive tissue, which helps the person concentrate his vision during reading or recognizing separate things from the whole image, perceived by eyes. Macular edema is caused by the leakage of the fluid from the blood vessels. Macula becomes swollen and can not function properly anymore.

The damage of leakage can be mild to severe. In most cases patients are able to retain peripheral vision, which is usually not affected by changes in macula. Quite often macular edema occurs as a consequence of diabetes. It is most often caused by diabetic retinopathy. According to the National Institute of Eye, only in America there are approximately 7.7 millions of people who have diabetic retinopathy, of those 750 000 have also experienced macular edema. ME can also be caused by cataract surgery, infection, and age-related changes in retina.

Symptoms

  • Blurred central vision
  • Changes in color perception
  • Images, perceived by the central images, may seem washed out
  • Dots in the first moments a person opens the eyes after they were closed for some time
  • It takes longer for a person to focus his eyes on a particular thing or another person      

Diagnosis

  • During general examination ophthalmologist will examine the retina with a special device, equipped by the light, to see if there are any changes. Nevertheless, it is difficult to see macula during general examination as it is located inside the eye on the back layer of retina.
  • Fluorescein angiography is nowadays the most common diagnosis for macular edema as it can acquire the image of the macula and determine if there is leakage of the blood vessels. It uses special camera to make a detailed image of the retina and detect macula swelling. 

Treatment

  • Laser treatment is used to reduce the macula swelling and decrease the degree of leakage.
  • Injection therapy is also used to reduce the swelling. Usually patients get steroid injections.
  • Control of the blood sugar in diabetic patients is another treatment option.

Overall, macular edema dissipates after several months of treatment and patients are able to preserve the central vision. 

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko