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What is the treatment for epimacular membranes?

April 26, 2017epimacular Membranes treatment

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What is the treatment for epimacular membranes?

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Vitrectomy surgery and peeling of the membrane (thin tissue layer) from the retinal surface is required to treat epimacular membranes. Dr. Charles developed forceps membrane peeling techniques in the early 1980s. This technique has been improved by using an inside out, circular motion and special forceps that conform to the retina surface. Forceps membrane peeling, developed by Dr. Steve Charles, is more precise than the FILMS method.