Monday, March 23, 2009

what is an epiretinal membrane?


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An epiretinal membrane (or as it sometimes also called..."macular pucker") refers to the growth of a cellophane-like growth of scar tissue onto the central macula.  This growth of scar tissue causes elevation and distortion of the retina...and a reduction in vision.  Such membranes are sometimes mild...but with time...usually progress.
If the vision is suffificiently reduced...the only treatment is to surgically peel the membrane off...with a vitrectomy operation.  Surgical results are excellent.

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