Η treatment of the retinal membrane It is performed when there is a noticeable decrease in vision (<6/10) and worsening of visual distortions.
The only treatment option is the surgical procedure known as vitrectomy, where the vitreous body of the eye, along with the removal of the glossy gelatin layer on top of the ochre.
Postoperative recovery of visual acuity depends on preoperative factors, the duration of the disease, and other factors, and begins to be observed as early as the first month after surgery.
An improvement in visual acuity usually occurs around 2/10 in the first postoperative month. In most cases, vision gradually recovers during the first 6 months after surgery; however, in some cases, visual acuity may continue to improve even 1 year after surgery.
Preoperative measurement of visual acuity is particularly important for predicting postoperative visual acuity.
In people over the age of 50, the progression of cataracts may accelerate after surgery.
Nevertheless, the success rates of the procedure are very encouraging, as a decline in vision has been observed in only 5% of cases.
