V.A.3. Chromodissection in Vitreoretinal Surgery

The literature contains frequent reference to “epiretinal membranes (ERM).” This term is inaccurate for two reasons: The term “epi” refers to a location next to or beside a structure, in this case the retina. Thus, the term “epiretinal” could refer to a subretinal as well as preretinal location. In all of the situations discussed herein, the membrane location is in front of the retina; thus, the prefi x “pre-” is more accurate and will be used instead of “epi.” Furthermore, all of the conditions discussed herein are maculopathies, not retinopathies. Thus, the term “premacular membrane” is the more precise terminology and will be employed herein to refer to what has previously been described as “ERM.” The term “macular pucker” will be used to refer to one clinical consequence of Chromodissection in Vitreoretinal Surgery