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A Method to Locate the Silicone Oil-Aqueous Humor Interface

A Method to Locate the Silicone Oil-Aqueous Humor Interface Abstract To the Editor. —Silicone oil was initially introduced into clinical ophthalmology to treat complicated retinal detachment by Cibis et al1 in 1964. By 1967, the adverse effects of silicone oil were thought to be greater than its benefits, and its use subsequently fell into disfavor in the United States.2 In the early 1970s, the use of silicone oil was revived in Europe for the repair of complicated retinal detachment. In recent years, the main complications from the use of silicone oil have been cataract formation, late-onset glaucoma, and keratopathy. Of these, keratopathy has been the most difficult to manage, often requiring removal of the silicone oil.3 Histopathologic studies have shown that the adverse effects on the lens and cornea are due to the mechanical obstruction of the flow of nutrients to these tissues by silicone oil.4In patients who have undergone multiple intraocular procedures, who are References 1. Cibis PA, Becker B, Okun E, et al: The use of liquid silicone in retinal detachment surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 1962;68:590-599.Crossref 2. Watzke RC: Silicone retinopiesis for retinal detachment: A long-term clinical evaluation . Arch Ophthalmol 1967;77:185-196.Crossref 3. Grey RHB, Leaver PK: Results of silicone oil injection in massive preretinal retraction . Trans Ophthalmol Soc UK 1977;97:238-241. 4. Leaver PK, Grey RHB, Garner A: Silicone oil injection in the treatment of massive preretinal retraction: II. Late complications of 93 eyes . Br J Ophthalmol 1979;63:361-367.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

A Method to Locate the Silicone Oil-Aqueous Humor Interface

Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 103 (12) – Dec 1, 1985

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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1985 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9950
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1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1985.01050120012004
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Abstract

Abstract To the Editor. —Silicone oil was initially introduced into clinical ophthalmology to treat complicated retinal detachment by Cibis et al1 in 1964. By 1967, the adverse effects of silicone oil were thought to be greater than its benefits, and its use subsequently fell into disfavor in the United States.2 In the early 1970s, the use of silicone oil was revived in Europe for the repair of complicated retinal detachment. In recent years, the main complications from the use of silicone oil have been cataract formation, late-onset glaucoma, and keratopathy. Of these, keratopathy has been the most difficult to manage, often requiring removal of the silicone oil.3 Histopathologic studies have shown that the adverse effects on the lens and cornea are due to the mechanical obstruction of the flow of nutrients to these tissues by silicone oil.4In patients who have undergone multiple intraocular procedures, who are References 1. Cibis PA, Becker B, Okun E, et al: The use of liquid silicone in retinal detachment surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 1962;68:590-599.Crossref 2. Watzke RC: Silicone retinopiesis for retinal detachment: A long-term clinical evaluation . Arch Ophthalmol 1967;77:185-196.Crossref 3. Grey RHB, Leaver PK: Results of silicone oil injection in massive preretinal retraction . Trans Ophthalmol Soc UK 1977;97:238-241. 4. Leaver PK, Grey RHB, Garner A: Silicone oil injection in the treatment of massive preretinal retraction: II. Late complications of 93 eyes . Br J Ophthalmol 1979;63:361-367.Crossref

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Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Dec 1, 1985

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