Epiretinal membrane removal in patients with Stargardt disease.
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2015-01
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Abstract
Epiretinal membranes (ERMs) in Stargardt disease have been
known to undergo spontaneous separation in children. Results
of surgical intervention in adult patients with Stargardt disease
have rarely been reported. A retrospective review of results of
surgical intervention for ERM causing visual impairment in two adult patients of Stargardt disease was carried out. Both patients
developed ERM in one eye during their follow‑up period with
the resultant drop in their preexisting visual acuity. Postsurgery,
restoration of foveal contour with some improvement in visual
acuity was observed in both patients. No adverse effect of
surgery was noted.
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Epiretinal membrane, stargardt disease, vitrectomy
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Bhende Muna, Appukuttan Bindu, Rishi Ekta. Epiretinal membrane removal in patients with Stargardt disease. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015 Jan; 63(1): 66-68.