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Epiretinal membranes

C H Jacobsen1

  • 1School of Optometry, University of California-Berkeley, USA.

Optometry Clinics : the Official Publication of the Prentice Society
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Epiretinal membranes (ERMs) are common in older adults, causing vision loss and metamorphopsia. Treatment involves surgery like vitrectomy and membrane peeling for significant visual disturbance.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases

Background:

  • Epiretinal membranes (ERMs) are increasingly common with age.
  • Most ERMs occur without underlying ocular pathology.
  • Symptoms vary from none to severe vision impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the characteristics and classification of epiretinal membranes.
  • To discuss the clinical presentation and management of ERMs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on epiretinal membranes.
  • Classification based on membrane density and contractile properties.
  • Description of surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • ERMs are rare in the young but common in older individuals.

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  • Classifications include cellophane maculopathy, surface wrinkling maculopathy, and macular pucker.
  • Surgical options like vitrectomy and membrane peeling are effective.

    • Conclusions:

    • Epiretinal membranes present a spectrum of severity and visual impact.
    • Accurate classification aids in understanding disease progression.
    • Surgical intervention is a viable option for visually significant ERMs.