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If cataract surgery is necessary is epiretinal membrane removed even if vision is not significantly affected by it.
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No: They are two separate procedures, generally not done at the same time. If the epi retinal membrane is not affecting vision, it can be left alone.
Answered 6/4/2015
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ERM & Cataracts: Epiretinal membranes (ERM) can affect central vision. Often they do not. If OCT (optical coherence tomography) shows a significant ERM, removal at time of cataract surgery is recommended. If ERM mild, it is ok to remove cataract first: but know pt may need ERM removed in future.
Answered 6/4/2015
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Not usually: epiretinal membranes (erm) are surgical removed what the patients is affected b them.
Answered 6/4/2015
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