A new surgery for a wrinkle on the retina
This trial tests a new type of eye surgery for people with epiretinal membrane (ERM), a condition where a thin layer of scar tissue forms on the retina and distorts vision. The surgery uses a small piece of your own retinal tissue to smooth the surface, which might help improve vision and reduce distortion.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with epiretinal membrane (ERM) using a special eye scan called OCT.
- Your vision in the affected eye is 20/25 or worse (that is, not perfect).
- You see wavy or distorted lines when looking at a grid (called metamorphopsia).
- You have not had any eye surgery before, except for cataract surgery without complications.
- You do not have other eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, or a retinal tear.
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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