This guideline last updated 07/05/2022 9:42:27

Differential diagnosis

• Diabetic macular oedema
• Retinal vein occlusion
• Neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Possible management by Optometrist

• If patient symptomatic
  • POM Nepafenac 1mg per ml three times a day for six weeks
  • or POM Ketorolac 0.3% three times a day for six weeks

Treatment

• None

Advice

• Usually spontaneously resolves
• Only refer if symptomatic

Management Category

• Urgent referral

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

• Topical steroid
• Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug