Plasmapheresis for Lupus Retinal Vasculitis

an ERM and CNV on initial examination. However, the results of a fundus examination in our patients did not reveal any clinical signs of CNV before ERM surgery. In addition, 1 patient (case 2) underwent FA 1 month after ERM removal, which showed no hyperfluorescence in the macula. We do not believe FA is necessary before performing ERM removal to rule out preexisting CNV. However, FA is valuable in examining patients postoperatively when they develop a decreased VA and metamorphopsia. Because of the limited number of reported cases, there is no consensus about the best treatment modality. Each patient should be examined and treated based on the CNV characteristics and available treatment options. In summary, CNV is a rare complication of ERM surgery that is likely secondary to iatrogenic trauma that is transferred to the outer retina and Bruch membrane during ERM removal. Ophthalmologists who perform ERM surgery should consider CNV a possible cause of poor visual outcome in the early and late postoperative periods.