Eye surgery for scar tissue on the retina
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study is for people who have a stage III or IV epiretinal membrane, a thin layer of scar tissue on the retina that can cause blurry or distorted central vision. It tests a surgical approach called controlled macular detachment to see how it helps visual symptoms and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a stage III or IV epiretinal membrane (scar tissue on the retina).
- You have vision symptoms like distorted or blurred vision, but your vision is not at a very advanced stage of loss.
- You are healthy enough to have eye surgery (no serious medical conditions that aren't controlled).
- You do not have other major eye diseases (like advanced glaucoma or retinal damage) that could affect your vision.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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