Results of silicone oil surgery

Jpn J Ophthalmol. 1987;31(1):124-31.

Abstract

The results of silicone oil surgery in a consecutive series of 500 patients are reported. Special emphasis is given to anatomical and functional long-term results, postoperative glaucoma and keratopathy, and to the results following silicone oil removal.

MeSH terms

  • Cataract / chemically induced
  • Child
  • Corneal Diseases / chemically induced
  • Glaucoma / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retina / drug effects
  • Retinal Detachment / physiopathology
  • Retinal Detachment / surgery*
  • Silicone Oils* / adverse effects
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitreous Body

Substances

  • Silicone Oils