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¹M.D. Professor, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir/TURKEY
²M.D., Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir/TURKEY The epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a non-vascular cellular membrane that may cause symptomatic visual disturbances due to retinal wrinkling and distortion. Studies among different ethnic groups have provided population-based prevalence data on ERM, ranging from 2.2% to 18.5%. Current classification of ERMs is mainly based on the biomicroscopical examination of the fundus, OCT and on the fluorescein angiography. Pars plana vitrectomy with ERM removal is a useful technique for those patients with symptomatic ERM, and the majority of patients will have a favorable visual outcome. Keywords : Classification, epiretinal membrane, prevalence, treatment