Macular resurfacing for epiretinal membrane
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery that uses a small piece of your own eye tissue to cover the macula, which may help improve vision and reduce visual distortion caused by an epiretinal membrane (a thin scar layer on the retina).
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Who can take part
- You have an epiretinal membrane confirmed by an eye scan (OCT).
- Your best corrected vision is 0.8 or worse (meaning your vision is below normal).
- You experience distorted vision (metamorphopsia), which can be detected with a simple Amsler grid test.
- You have not had any eye surgery other than uncomplicated cataract surgery.
- You do not have other eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, or retinal detachment.
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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