Nonvitrectomizing Epiretinal Membrane Peeling Surgery.
- Author:
Young Joon JO
1
;
Yong Baek KIM
;
Young Jin SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Taejon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cataract;
ERM;
Nonvitrectomized peeling surgery
- MeSH:
Cataract;
Epiretinal Membrane*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Membranes;
Prospective Studies;
Retina;
Surgical Instruments;
Vision Disorders
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2001;42(9):1371-1375
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report the results of nonvitrectomized peeling surgery in patients who have idiopathic epiretinal membrane(ERM). METHODS: This prospective, nonrandomized study covered 4 cases. From June 1999 through January 2000, 4 patients with idiopathic ERM underwent unilateral nonvitrectomizing peeling surgery. Two sclerotomy sites were made. The membrane was separated from the surface of the retina with endoilluminator and pick. It was removed from the eye in all cases with intraocular forceps. RESULTS: Postoperative average follow-up period is 14 months(12 to 21 months). Preoperative subjective symptoms were decreased vision and metamorphopsia. Preoperative visual acuity(0.4 to 0.6) was improved(0.7 to 0.9). Refractive changes did not occur. Postoperatively, metamorphopsia disappeared in 3 eyes. There were no developments of cataract during postoperative follow-up periods. No serious complications were noted. CONCLUSIONS: Although interpretation of the results of this study is limited due to its small size and short follow-up period, nonvitrectomized ERM peeling surgery appears to be safe and effective in selective patients with idiopathic ERM.
