Provided are compositions and methods for the treatment of macular edema, in particular that results from central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), age related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetes, or eye surgical procedures. The composition strengthens retinal health through the prevention, stabilization and/or treatment of macular edema. The composition can include polyphenolic compounds extracted from natural plants, an alpha lipoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and ubiquinone.
