Choroidal neovascularization complicating epiretinal membrane removal.
OBJECTIVE
Surgical removal of epiretinal membranes generally leads to anatomic and functional improvement. Main complications include cataract, retinal breaks and detachment. We describe the onset of a juxtafoveal choroidal neovascularization 2 years after surgery of an epiretinal membrane.


METHODS
The neovascular membrane was treated by argon laser photocoagulation.


RESULTS
Complete obliteration of the neovascularization was obtained resulting in functional improvement.


CONCLUSIONS
Although rare, choroidal neovascularization as a complication of epiretinal membrane surgery must be suspected in case of poor visual outcome or relapse of symptoms.
Korobelnik
J F
JF
Department of Ophthalmology, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France.
Dureau
P
P
Sarfati
A
A
Chauvaud
D
D
Hoang-Xuan
T
T
D000328:Adult; D001485:Basement Membrane / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015861:Retinal Neovascularization / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity