Silicone oil in the repair of complex retinal detachments

Abstract

Retinal reattachment was achieved in the majority of eyes using vitrectomy and silicone oil retinal tamponade. Complication rates generally were less frequent in CMV eyes, but follow-up was shorter in this group of patients, largely because of reduced life expectancy. Cataract frequently developed in phakic eyes of study patients. Use of 1000-centistoke silicone oil can be considered in the management of complex retinal detachments associated with multiple etiologies.