Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a fibrocellular tissue on the inner surface of retina. It may be idiopathic or secondary to trauma, surgery, inflammatory or vascular disease. It may cause no visual symptoms but at times may be symptomatic. In symptomatic patients surgical removal is required for visual gain. This video describes various techniques of epiretinal membrane removal. It also shows the technique of Internal Limiting Membrane removal following ERM removal to prevent recurrences.
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