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Blurred Vision After Cataract Surgery: Causes, Diagnosis, and Management of Cystoid Macular Edema

After cataract surgery, some patients may notice that their vision becomes blurred again. This can occur for several reasons. One of the most common causes developing 6 months to 2 years after surgery is posterior capsule opacification (PCO), in which the lens capsule becomes cloudy. Another important and relatively common cause, especially within the first month after surgery but sometimes occurring months or even years later, is cystoid macular edema (CME), also known as Irvine Gass syndrome.