What is vitreomacular traction? Image source: ASRS To understand what vitreomacular traction is, it is important to do a quick anatomy review. The inside of the eye is basically a gel sack called the vitreous, and it is attached to the tissue that lines the back of the eye (the retina). This attachment between the vitreous and …
What is an epiretinal membrane? An epiretinal membrane (ERM), also known as a macular pucker or cellophane maculopathy, is a thin layer of tissue that forms on the inner surface of the retina (the tissue that lines the back of the eye). **Look out, jargon ahead.** Specifically, an ERM forms when glial cells proliferate in a …
What is a macular hole? To describe a macular hole and how it forms, we need to first discuss the anatomy of the eye. Check out this video for a concise overview of the structures of the eye (it’s less than a minute long). The anatomy of the eye Image: ASRS The inside of the eye is basically …
What is central serous chorioretinopathy? Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), sometimes called central serous retinopathy or choroidopathy, is a condition in which fluid builds up under the retina, almost like a blister. This causes a serous detachment of the neurosensory retina, which results in sudden blur and distortion of central vision, usually in one eye only. Retinal …