Idiopathic nonvascularized epiretinal membranes in young patients: report of six cases.

Idiopathic epiretinal membranes were observed in six patients, all under 35 years of age. The clinical features were similar to those of idiopathic epiretinal membranes seen in older age groups. The center of the membrane was located over a large retinal vessel in five of the patients. Follow-up periods, mostly without surgery, ranged from four months to nine years. Fluctuating levels of vision were observed, but the vision eventually improved in three patients, and remained stable in two others. In one patient the vision worsened, and vitreous surgery was used to remove the epiretinal membrane, resulting in improved vision.