Feasibility of using experimental high viscosity silicone oils: a pilot study

Abstract Background Polydimethyl silicones (silicone oils) are used in complex retinal surgeries, including difficult or recurrent retinal detachments, severe eye trauma, and other indications for long term tamponade. Two major problems with currently available silicone oils are emulsification and r...

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Main Authors: Shira Sheen-Ophir, Mordechai Rosner, Alexander Rubowitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40942-017-0105-8