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Visual outcomes varied, with improvements in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and metamorphopsia in most cases, though persistent structural changes occasionally limited functional recovery.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Spontaneous ERM resolution is a rare but clinically significant event influenced by vitreoretinal interface dynamics and patient-specific factors. Younger age, the presence of PVD, and underlying inflammatory or vascular conditions may contribute to natural resolution. Recognizing these cases allows for tailored management strategies supporting observation in selected patients while minimizing unnecessary surgical interventions. 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