What is epiretinal membrane?
An epiretinal membrane is characterized as scar tissue that grows on the inner surface of the retina, causing the retina to wrinkle. There may be a reduction in visual acuity and vision may become blurry and distorted.
How do members experience epiretinal membrane?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with epiretinal membrane*
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has epiretinal membrane on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 23 |
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