What Is the Cause of Toxicity of Silicone Oil?

Purpose: To investigate the toxicity of the low-molecular-weight components (LMWCs) in ophthalmic silicone oils (SilOils) on retinal cell lines. Methods: The toxicity of six types of LMWCs were studied and compared with conventional SilOil 1000 cSt. In vitro cytotoxic tests of LMWCs, in both liquid...

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Main Authors: Ying Chen, Yan Lam Ip, Liangyu Zhou, Pik Yi Li, Yee Mei Chan, Wai Ching Lam, Kenneth Kai Wang Li, David H. Steel, Yau Kei Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/1/269