EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE REMOVAL WITH FOVEAL-SPARING INTERNAL LIMITING MEMBRANE PEELING

Abstract

Internal limiting membrane peeling may reduce retinal sensitivity and significantly increase the incidence of microscotomas. However, the higher epiretinal membrane recurrence rate after the foveal-sparing technique limits the effectiveness of this procedure. Further studies must be conducted to determine if it is safe to leave a portion of the ILM in front of the fovea.