Sriwijaya Journal of Ophthalmology
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Sriwijaya Journal of Ophthalmology

Epiretinal Membrane Management for Young Adult Patient: A Case Report

Zamzam, Avizena Muhammad (Unknown)
Ramzi Amin (Unknown)
A.K Ansyori (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jan 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a condition where a thin fibrotic tissue layer appears on the surface of the macula, which causes a decrease in visual acuity. There are still limited data about the management of ERM due to its low incidence. We reported a case of epiretinal membranes in young adult patients. Case presentation: A 40-year-old male complained of blurry vision on the left eye since 6 months ago. His visual acuity was reduced, and a fundus photograph and macula OCT examination were performed. He was diagnosed with left eye epiretinal membrane and planned for left eye membrane peeling. The retinal break was found intraoperatively as a suspected predisposing factor. Conclusion: Management of severe ERM focuses on reducing metamorphopsia, improving visual acuity, and improving binocularity with pars plana vitrectomy combined with membrane peeling. At a young age, the predisposing factors for secondary development must be further identified.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sjo

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Sriwijaya Journal of Opthalmology (SJO) is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists describing clinical investigations, clinical observations, and clinically ...