Authors: S. Synek Authors‘ workplace: Oční klinika Fakultní nemocnice U svaté Anny, Brno, přednosta doc. MUDr. S. Synek, CSc. Published in: Čes. a slov. Oftal., , 1999, No. 6, p. 350-354 Category:
The author describes his experience with elimination of silicone oil in 60 patients.The follow-up period was 4 to 16 months. In 30% of patients where the retinaadhered, removal of the oil was associated with improved visual acuity and qualityof vision. In 5%, on the other hand, removal of silicone oil was associated withreoperation of a relapse of detachment of the retina as the operation provedineffective and the finding on the retina did not change. In 3% patients who hadonly one functional eye there was a subjective deterioration of vision. Beforeremoval of silicone oil in adverse cases it is always necessary to consider carefullythe risks of a relapse of detachment and deterioration of visual functions.
Key words: pars plana vitrectomy, removal of silicone oil
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