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  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Surgery
  • Vitreoretinal Interface

Background:

  • Silicone oil is frequently used as an intraocular tamponade agent for complex retinal detachment repair.
  • Its removal is often necessary but can be associated with various ocular complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the outcomes and complications associated with silicone oil removal.
  • To evaluate changes in visual acuity (VA) and intraocular pressure (IOP) post-removal.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series included 101 eyes undergoing silicone oil removal between 2012 and 2016.
  • Evaluated parameters included VA, IOP, and rates of retinal re-detachment, hypotony, ocular hypertension, corneal decompensation, cystoid macular edema (CME), and cataract progression.

Main Results:

  • The average time for silicone oil tamponade was 9.46 months.
  • Post-removal, average logMAR VA improved from 1.7 to 1.4, and average IOP decreased from 16.1 to 14.8 mmHg.
  • The most common complication was cataract progression (68%), followed by ocular hypertension (12.9%) and corneal decompensation (9.9%). Retinal re-detachment occurred in 6.9% of eyes.

Conclusions:

  • Silicone oil removal generally leads to improved visual acuity and reduced intraocular pressure.
  • Cataract progression is a significant complication that requires careful consideration after silicone oil removal.