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What is Epiretinal Membrane?

An epiretinal membrane (also referred to as cellophane maculopathy) is a thin sheet of fibrous tissue that forms on the surface of the macula at the back of the eye. The macula is a highly specialised piece of retinal tissue which provides central vision. In many cases, an epiretinal membrane is an incidental finding during the course of a routine eye examination. However, in some cases, the membrane will contract and distort the retina resulting in unwanted visual side effects.

Epiretinal Membrane Diagnosis

What are the Symptoms?

  • Distorted central vision
  • Blur
  • Straight lines appear crooked
  • Difficulty reading or recognising faces

What are the Causes?

Epiretinal membranes are largely considered to be idiopathic or without a clear cause. Clinical research suggests that the process in which the vitreous gel pulls away from the retina with age (known as Posterior Vitreous Detachment) may be a trigger. Previous eye surgery and inflammation may also be driving factors in the formation of an epiretinal membrane.

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Causes

What are the Causes?

Epiretinal membranes are largely considered to be idiopathic or without a clear cause. Clinical research suggests that the process in which the vitreous gel pulls away from the retina with age (known as Posterior Vitreous Detachment) may be a trigger. Previous eye surgery and inflammation may also be driving factors in the formation of an epiretinal membrane.

Epiretinal Membrane Diagnosis

What is the Diagnosis?

Many epiretinal membranes require no treatment at all. Where there are little to no visual symptoms, routine screening of the macula with an OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is more than adequate. In the event that vision is significantly compromised, the vitreous gel that rests upon the membrane can be removed and the membrane ‘peeled’ from the retinal tissue. This procedure can be performed by Laser Vision medical retina surgeon, Lavnish Joshi.

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