[Progressive deterioration of episcleral Miragel explants]

Miragel (TM) episcleral explants undergo deterioration with the passing years, so that their ablation becomes necessary in a growing number of cases because of progressive discomfort and/or diplopia. The present study deals with 13 eyes undergoing the removal of an episcleral Miragel explant between 10/1/96 and 10/15/98. The Miragel explant ablation, which is tedious because of the material alterations, gives excellent functional and cosmetic results. The risk of retinal detachment recurrence seems low.