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Surgical management of macular epiretinal membranes
1Chinese Acadamy of Medical Science, Perking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yan Ke Xue Bao = Eye Science
|September 1, 1996
Abstract
Purpose:
To evaluate the effects of surgical treatment on macular epiretinal membranes.
Methods:
Vitrectomy and membrane removal were undergone for idopathic secondary macular epiretinal membrane.
Results:
Fourteen eyes of 15 patients (93%) had vision improvement after operation in which 8 eyes (57%) increased 3 or more Senellen lines. Only one case suffered from paracentral scotoma. No other complications were noted.
Conclusion:
Surgical management of macular epiretinal membrane is safe and effective with good visual outcome and few complications.