Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Floating membranes].

A Susini1, F Korczewski, F Betis

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU Nice Sophia Antipolis, Hôpital Saint Roch, Nice, France.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|March 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Atypical optic neuritis: the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic work-up].

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft·2020
Same author

[Treatment delay in patients with first episode of retinal detachment in the studied eye in Midi-Pyrénées].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2015
Same author

[Treatment of postoperative cystoid macular edema (Irvine-Gass syndrome) with dexamethasone 0.7 mg intravitreal implant].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2015
Same author

[Complications of silicone oil tamponade].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2014
Same author

[Panuveitis associated with papillary carcinoma of the thyroid].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2013
Same author

[Surgical management of a recurrent iris stromal cyst].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2013
Same journal

Combined autonomic and cranial neuropathy following radiofrequency ablation for trigeminal neuralgia.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2026
Same journal

[Point-of-care biomarkers of ocular surface disease: Current approaches and future perspectives].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2026
Same journal

Sequential dexamethasone and fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implants to treat macular edema in non-infectious uveitis.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2026
Same journal

Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy: Comparative evaluation of appropriateness and readability of large language model chatbots' responses to frequently asked patient questions.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2026
Same journal

[Trabecular surgeries in the management of glaucoma: A review of literature].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2026
Same journal

Cataract surgery in eyes with nanophthalmos: Operative technique and refractive outcomes - A case series.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2026
See all related articles

Spontaneous detachment of epiretinal membranes can occur, often linked to vitreomacular traction syndrome. While some cases cause visual impairment requiring vitrectomy, others resolve without significant functional issues.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

Context:

  • Epiretinal membranes (ERMs) can spontaneously detach from the retina.
  • These detached membranes float in the vitreous cavity, sometimes causing visual disturbances.
  • Vitreomacular traction syndrome is frequently associated with these events.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with spontaneously detached premacular membranes.
  • To understand the relationship between premacular membrane detachment and vitreomacular traction syndrome.
  • To evaluate the necessity and outcomes of surgical intervention for these conditions.

Summary:

  • A series of nine patients with spontaneously detached premacular membranes were studied.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Detachment often occurred during posterior vitreous detachment, sometimes resulting in a bulky floating body.
  • Four patients underwent vitrectomy for visual impairment; five did not require surgery and experienced no significant functional disorders.

    • Impact:

    • Spontaneously detached epiretinal membranes are rarely symptomatic before detachment.
    • Incomplete vitreous cortex separation can lead to visually significant floating membranes requiring surgery.
    • Spontaneous premacular membrane detachment is an uncommon event, typically associated with favorable progression of vitreomacular traction syndrome.