Vibration induced membrane rupture

An epiretinal membrane (ERM) treatment method comprising:

• providing a vibrational device that comprises an interface configured for engaging a closed eyelid of an eye of a patient, wherein the eye of the patient comprises an ERM disposed on an epiretinal surface of a retina of the eye;
• engaging the interface of the vibrational device with the closed eyelid;
• and
• applying, via the vibrational device while the interface is engaged with the closed eyelid, an instance of vibrational force to the eyelid, wherein the vibrational force is propagated through the closed eyelid to the ERM disposed on the epiretinal surface of the retina of the eye;
• wherein the instance of vibrational force is applied at one or more predetermined frequencies and one or more predetermined intensities for one or more predetermined periods of time, wherein the instance of vibrational force is applied to directly dislodge the ERM from the epiretinal surface of the retina of the eye through mechanical means.