{"id":332,"date":"2021-03-16T13:26:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T13:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2025-06-24T19:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:48:53","slug":"erm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/index.php\/erm\/","title":{"rendered":"ERM"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"332\" class=\"elementor elementor-332\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f8196b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"81123\" data-id=\"8f8196b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column 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elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e2121f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"60446\" data-id=\"9e2121f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2edb19\" data-eae-slider=\"22903\" data-id=\"e2edb19\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c536114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c536114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bbf595c\" data-eae-slider=\"89625\" data-id=\"bbf595c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a417166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a417166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ERM-OCT-2-1024x329.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-872\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ERM-OCT-2-1024x329.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ERM-OCT-2-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ERM-OCT-2-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikina-eyes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ERM-OCT-2.jpg 1055w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09ad9f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"68916\" data-id=\"09ad9f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f48beb4\" data-eae-slider=\"32807\" data-id=\"f48beb4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fbf67e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fbf67e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What is an epiretinal membrane?<\/strong><\/p><p>The retina is a thin \u201cwallpaper\u201d inside the eye.\u00a0 It is comprised of layers of nerve tissue and acts like the photographic film in a camera, picking up the light that enters the eye and sending images to the brain.\u00a0 The central part of the retina is called the macula and this is responsible for the sharp vision we use when reading and recognising faces.\u00a0 Sometimes, fibrous scar tissue called an epiretinal membrane (ERM) can grow across the macula.\u00a0 This is a common condition associated with ageing changes in the eye.\u00a0 Epiretinal membranes are also more likely to occur following inflammation in the eye, injuries, or eye surgery.\u00a0 It has been observed in about 10% of people and in most cases does not give rise to any symptoms.\u00a0\u00a0It is likely to remain stable over time and usually does not require regular observation.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>What problems does an ERM cause?<\/strong><\/p><p>Most patients will not notice a significant visual problem from an ERM.\u00a0Occasionally, if the fibrous tissue of the ERM thickens and contracts, it can start to twist and crinkle the retina.\u00a0 In this case, some people can become aware of blurred vision and distortion, where images look bent out of shape.<\/p><p><strong>How are ERMs treated?<\/strong><\/p><p>In the absence of any symptoms, no treatment is indicated for epiretinal membrane. If you have an epiretinal membrane which is causing visual problems, surgical treatment is available.\u00a0 The operation is called a vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane peel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>A vitrectomy and ERM peel procedure takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on complexity. It is usually done as a day case procedure.\u00a0 You will have some eye drops put in before surgery in order to dilate the pupils.\u00a0 A local anaesthetic will be administered, usually in the form of an injection of anaesthetic next to the eye. A mild sedative may be administered to allow you to feel more relaxed.\u00a0 We ask you to lie down on a bed and ensure that you are comfortable for the procedure.\u00a0 The area around the eye will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution and a tented cover placed over half of the face to ensure cleanliness and comfort.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>A keyhole approach is used to remove the vitreous jelly inside the eye and gain access to the retina.\u00a0 The epiretinal membrane is carefully removed from the retina and a full retinal examination is performed.\u00a0 After surgery, it is common to leave a bubble of air inside the eye.\u00a0 This will impair your vision for several days while the air bubble is slowly dispersing.\u00a0 As the vision returns, it is normal for a little blurring and distortion to persist.\u00a0 Vision continues to improve slowly over several months following surgery.<\/p><p>After surgery, it is necessary to use regular eye drops for several weeks to control inflammation and help prevent infection.\u00a0 We ask you to use a plastic protective shield around the eye at night time for a couple of weeks to prevent accidental injury.<\/p><p>Most operations proceed very smoothly, however sometimes if some other eye conditions or complicating features are present, the operation time and\/or the recovery can be prolonged.\u00a0 If this applies to you, the surgeon will discuss it with you before and after your operation and answer any questions you may have.<\/p><p><strong>What will my vision be like after surgery?<\/strong><\/p><p>It is important to appreciate that some visual after effects such as mild blurring or a little residual distortion will persist after surgery. 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