title: Pre-retinal membrane formation.
abstract: Pre-retinal membranes often present ophthalmoscopically without subjective symptoms. These membranes can present a diagnostic dilemma. The following discussion addresses the probable pathogenesis of these membranes, their clinical detection, and the proper clinical management.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology