Long-term natural history of idiopathic epiretinal membranes with good visual acuity

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Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:1.Describe long-term progression of iERMs in eyes with good baseline visual acuity, according to a retrospective case series2.Determine predictors of visual decline in iERMs in eyes with good baseline visual acuity, according to a retrospective case series3.Explain factors associated with earlier surgical intervention for iERMs in eyes with good baseline visual acuity, according to a retrospective case series Continuing Medical Education: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medscape, LLC and Springer Nature. Medscape, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Medscape, LLC designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All other clinicians completing this activity will be issued a certificate of participation. To participate in this journal CME activity: (1) review the learning objectives and author disclosures; (2) study the education content; (3) take the post-test with a 75% minimum passing score and complete the evaluation at www.medscape.org/journal/eye; (4) view/print certificate. Credit hours: 1.0 Release date: 19 April 2019 Expiration date: 19 April 2020 Post-test link:https://medscape.org/eye/posttest909693[InlineMediaObject not available: see fulltext.] Authors/Editors disclosure information: S.S. has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Served as an advisor or consultant for: Allergan, Inc.; Bayer AG; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Heidelberg Pharma GmbH; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Optos; Roche. Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Allergan, Inc.; Bayer AG; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Optos. Received grants for clinical research from: Allergan, Inc.; Bayer AG; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Optos. L.S.M. has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Served as an advisor or consultant for: Genentech, Inc.; IRIDEX Corporation. Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Genentech, Inc.; IRIDEX Corporation. Received grants for clinical research from: Genentech, Inc. S.S.P. has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Received grants for clinical research from: Allergan, Inc.; Roche/Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. G.Y. has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Served as an advisor or consultant for: Alimera Sciences; Allergan, Inc.; Carl Zeiss Meditec; IRIDEX Corporation. Received grants for clinical research from: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; IRIDEX Corporation. K-Y.L., T.K., A.Y., L.M., B.P.D-J., A.M. have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Journal CME author disclosure information: Laurie Barclay has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.