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Choroidal neovascularization complicating epiretinal membrane removal
J F Korobelnik1, P Dureau, A Sarfati
1Department of Ophthalmology, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France.
Purpose:
Surgical removal of epiretinal membranes generally leads to anatomic and functional improvement. Main complications include cataract, retinal breaks and detachment. We describe the onset of a juxtafoveal choroidal neovascularization 2 years after surgery of an epiretinal membrane.
Methods:
The neovascular membrane was treated by argon laser photocoagulation.
Results:
Complete obliteration of the neovascularization was obtained resulting in functional improvement.
Conclusions:
Although rare, choroidal neovascularization as a complication of epiretinal membrane surgery must be suspected in case of poor visual outcome or relapse of symptoms.