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Epiretinal Membrane - Observe

The eye can be thought of as similar to a camera, with two main parts, a lens and a film. In addition, there is a gel called the vitreous that is located in front of the retina and is very firmly adherent to it. The film layer is called the retina and lines the back wall of the eye. The area of the retina responsible for our central vision is called the macula.

An epiretinal membrane refers to a sheet of scar tissue which is overlying the macula. Most patients do not have any symptoms from this condition and never develop any symptoms. Patients who do develop symptoms may notice a mild blurriness and/or distortion. The blurriness is located only in the central part of the vision. Distortion is characterized by straight lines appearing wavy.

Your eye care specialist has noticed that you have an epiretinal membrane. However, based on your symptoms and examination, your eye care specialist does not believe your epiretinal membrane is causing significant visual problems at this time. Therefore, no intervention is recommended.

Epiretinal membranes typically remain stable over time. The minority of patients who go on to develop symptoms should be aware that excellent treatment is available.

Your eye care specialist will continue to monitor your eye for changes. 

Membrana Epiretinal - Observar

Se puede pensar que el ojo es similar a una cámara, con dos partes principales, una lente y una película. Además, hay un gel llamado vítreo que se encuentra frente a la retina y se adhiere firmemente a ella. La capa de película se llama retina y recubre la pared posterior del ojo. El área de la retina responsable de nuestra visión central se llama mácula.

Una membrana epirretiniana se refiere a una lámina de tejido cicatricial que recubre la mácula. La mayoría de los pacientes no tienen síntomas de esta afección y nunca desarrollan síntomas. Los pacientes que desarrollan síntomas pueden notar una leve borrosidad y / o distorsión. La falta de definición se encuentra solo en la parte central de la visión. La distorsión se caracteriza por líneas rectas que aparecen onduladas.

Su especialista en cuidado ocular ha notado que tiene una membrana epiretinal. Sin embargo, según sus síntomas y su examen, su especialista en el cuidado de los ojos no cree que su membrana epirretiniana esté causando problemas visuales significativos en este momento. Por lo tanto, no se recomienda ninguna intervención.

Las membranas epirretinianas generalmente permanecen estables en el tiempo. La minoría de pacientes que desarrollan síntomas deben ser conscientes de que hay un excelente tratamiento disponible.

Su especialista en cuidado ocular continuará monitoreando su ojo para detectar cambios. 

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This information was created by Dr. Evan Dunn and Dr. Sanket Shah, both practicing retina specialists. This information does not constitute a consent for treatment nor establish a patient-doctor relationship between the patient, Eye Know More, Dr. Evan Dunn, or Dr. Sanket Shah.

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