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silicone oil in retina surgery

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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology

Discover Vision Centers Kansas City - MO

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silicone oil in retina surgery

by Sandy63, Oct 01, 2007 01:42PM

Tags: Ophthalmology, cataract, cornea, decompensation, emulsion, family, intraocular, substitutes, vitreous

How long can silicone oil remain in the eye and what are the side effects?

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Oct 01, 2007 08:10PM

Sorry Sandy63. That is just too broad of a question. If this concerns you or a friend or family member you need to discuss that with the Eye MD retina surgeon treating the condition.

JCH III MD Eye physician and Surgeon

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by AlexanderL, Oct 04, 2007 09:12PM

To: sandy

Silicon oil can remain in an eye indefinitely. However, in most cases it is left in an eye for several months before it is removed. Problems related to longer term use of silicon oil include oil emulsion, cornea decompensation, development of cataract, and problems with elevated intraocular pressure.

Silicon oil has many benefits over other vitreous substitutes though. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask your surgeon.

by David007, Jun 27, 2008 04:51AM

A related discussion, giant retinal detatchment using silicone oil was started.

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