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Epiretinal membranes after extracapsular cataract surgery(1).

C E Jahn1, V Minich, S Moldaschel

  • 1Augenpraxisklinik, Kempten, Germany. PraxisDr.Jahn@t-online.de

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|May 30, 2001
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Uneventful cataract surgery significantly increased epiretinal membrane (ERM) prevalence by 71.4% within six months. While ERMs rarely impact visual acuity, they can cause visual disturbances like metamorphopsia post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Cataract Surgery

Background:

  • Epiretinal membranes (ERMs) can affect visual function.
  • Cataract surgery is a common procedure with potential ocular complications.
  • The relationship between uneventful cataract surgery and ERM development requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of ERM formation following uneventful extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) implantation.
  • To assess the impact of ERM development on visual acuity and patient-reported visual disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 296 patients (332 eyes) undergoing uneventful ECCE with PC IOL.
  • Ophthalmic examinations including macular assessment at baseline and 2 weeks, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively.

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  • ERM presence defined by cellophane macular reflex (CMR) or macular pucker (MP).

    • Main Results:

    • ERM prevalence increased from 14.8% preoperatively to 25.3% at 6 months post-surgery (P <.001).
    • All new ERMs were of the CMR type; macular pucker remained infrequent.
    • While visual acuity was rarely affected, metamorphopsia occurred in 50% of MP and 18.1% of CMR cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Uneventful ECCE with PC IOL implantation significantly increases ERM prevalence within 6 months.
    • Newly formed ERMs, likely induced by surgery, typically do not compromise visual acuity.
    • Postoperative metamorphopsia can occur in patients with newly developed ERMs.