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An epiretinal membrane is a thin layer of scar tissue that grows across the central fixation point (macula) of the eye. It is a common condition and often develops in older individuals and may have no other causes than than age. However, they may also be seen in individuals with other eye conditions like diabetic eye disease, vein occlusions, age-related macular degeneration and eye trauma injury, etc.
An epiretinal membrane causes distortion and wrinkling of the macular surface as it grows and pulls on the delicate macula region. It also causes swelling of the macula of the eye due to the constant pulling force exerted on the area.
Epiretinal membranes cause wrinkling of the macular surface,
resulting in blurred and distorted vision.
An epiretinal membrane can cause swelling of the macula.
Symptoms
Central vision becomes distorted and blurred, and images may appear larger in the eye with the epiretinal membrane than with the other normal eye.
Treatment
Epiretinal membranes that cause blurring of vision or distorted vision severe enough to affect daily life should be treated with Vitrectomy surgery. To maximize success, it is advisable to seek early advice and treatment, before there is permanent damage to the macula.