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NR. 2/2004
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Przedsiatkówkowy
rozrost gleju
Piretinal membrane formation
Joanna Brejtfus, Wojciech
Skowroński
Klinika Okulistyczna Wojskowego Instytutu Medycyny Lotniczej w
Warszawie
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. med. Marek E. Prost |
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| Summary: |
Epiretinal membrane
formation in the macular area not infrequently occurs in
the population over 50 years of age. The membranes
develop as a result of proliferation of cells and
deposition of collagen on the retinal surface. The exact
cellular origin of the epiretinal tissue is not exactly
established. In the initial stage, the ophtalmoscopic
appearance is characterized by a mild sheen and
hyperreflectivity in the macular area, called „cellophane
maculopathy”. In more advanced stages, increased
tortuosity of the temporal arcade vessels can be
observed, as well as striae and folds in the underlying
neural retina. Prolonged traction from the epiretinal
membranes can induce macular edema, macular cyst
formation, and even small hemorrhages. When epiretinal
membranes cause significant visual loss, surgical
removal is considered. |
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| Key words: |
epiretinal membranes,
posterior vitreous detachment, macular dysfunction,
fluorescein angiography, pars plana vitrectomy,
epiretinal membrane stripping. |
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