Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2024, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (1): 138-142.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2022.531

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Application of optical coherence tomography in idiopathic epiretinal membrane

LIU Jiangchuan1, LI Pengwei1, GUO Jianqiang2, LU Huiqin2   

  1. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Huanghe Sanmenxia Hospital, Sanmenxia 472000, Henan, China 2. Department of Ophthalmology, Xi'an NO.1 Hospital, Xi'an 710002, Shaanxi, China
  • Published:2024-01-12

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Abstract: Idiopathic epiretinal membrane(iERM)is a medically unexplained ophthalmic disease that can cause a decline in vision quality due to complex and diverse changes in the retina through continuous vitreomacular traction. Optical coherence tomography(OCT)can clearly display the characteristic changes to the retina caused by iERM. In the inner retina, different forms of iERM can produce different visual prognoses. For example, the appearance of ectopic inner foveal layers is a risk factor for vision loss, thickening of the inner nuclear layer can cause visual distortion, and intraretinal cystic spaces may be related to injured Müller cells. In the outer retina, the integrity of the ellipsoid zone, interdigitation zone, and the cotton ball sign can indicate the degree of photoreceptor damage. This article reviews the characteristic changes visible on OCT in patients with iERM.

Key words: Idiopathic epiretinal membrane, Optical coherence tomography, Ellipsoid zone, Ectopic inner foveal layers

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