ILM
Internal Limiting Membrane
Plain-language definition
The thin membrane at the innermost surface of the retina, sometimes peeled during surgery to treat macular holes or epiretinal membranes.
Where this term comes up
“ILM peeling - the internal limiting membrane may also be removed to reduce recurrence risk”
Condition · Epiretinal Membrane
“Membrane peeling - Delicate forceps peel epiretinal membranes or internal limiting membrane (ILM) from the retinal surface”
Treatment · Vitrectomy
- Category
- Anatomy
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- No alternate forms listed.
Anatomy terms name the eye, orbit, optic nerve, retina, or visual pathway structures that may appear in an exam note or imaging report.
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