PURPOSE: 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.
PURPOSE: 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.