Epiretinal Membrane

Epiretinal membrane (macular pucker) is a fibrocellular membrane on the macular surface, from idiopathic causes, post-retinal surgery, or trauma. It contracts and distorts the retina. Clinical: blurred vision and metamorphopsia with a glistening macular surface and retinal striae on OCT. Treatment: observation if mild; pars-plana vitrectomy with membrane peel for symptomatic/significant visual distortion.

Common Symptoms

Blurred vision; metamorphopsia; glistening macular surface/retinal striae on OCT

Causes and Pathogenesis

Fibrocellular proliferation on the inner retinal surface contracts, wrinkling the macula.

Treatment

Observation if mild; vitrectomy with membrane peel if symptomatic

Preventive Measures

Observation; surgery if visual disability.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.