J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2001 Sep;42(9):1371-1375.

Nonvitrectomizing Epiretinal Membrane Peeling Surgery

• Jo YJ
• Kim YB
• Song YJ

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.

Keyword

Cataract; ERM; Nonvitrectomized peeling surgery

MeSH Terms

Cataract
Epiretinal Membrane*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Membranes
Prospective Studies
Retina
Surgical Instruments
Vision Disorders