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Medical Conditions - Epiretinal Membrane

An epiretinal membrane refers to the eye condition in which a fragile layer of fibrocellular tissue is formed on the retina's inner surface. This condition affects the macula and causes distorted vision. The symptoms of the epiretinal membrane include central vision loss, straight lines appearing wavy, double vision, and difficulty in reading or recognizing faces.

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I have epiretinal membrane and floaters and flashing in eye. Is surgery necessary?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The epiretinal membrane will decrease you. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye and as age progresses it starts to liquify and you start seeing floaters.

What is the treatment for ERM in a 59-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has problem in macular region in which there is decreased vision mostly central vision. Epiretinal membrane has thickened on the retina.

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