Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Basic aspects and practical considerations in retinal detachment surgery.

W S Foulds

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Retinal attachment relies on structural integrity and dynamic fluid shifts. Silicone oil aids retinal reattachment by sealing breaks and reducing water movement in complex detachments.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Hypoxia-induced retinal ganglion cell damage through activation of AMPA receptors and the neuroprotective effects of DNQX.

    Experimental eye research·2013
    Same author

    A role for photoreceptors in retinal oedema and angiogenesis: an additional explanation for laser treatment?

    Eye (London, England)·2009
    Same author

    Blood-retinal barrier in hypoxic ischaemic conditions: basic concepts, clinical features and management.

    Progress in retinal and eye research·2008
    Same author

    Insulin-like growth factors, angiopoietin-2, and pigment epithelium-derived growth factor in the hypoxic retina.

    Journal of neuroscience research·2007
    Same author

    Blood-retinal barrier disruption and ultrastructural changes in the hypoxic retina in adult rats: the beneficial effect of melatonin administration.

    The Journal of pathology·2007
    Same author

    Indications for trans-scleral local resection of uveal melanoma.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·1996

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Biology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Retinal attachment depends on structural integrity and dynamic fluid transport.
    • Vitreous abnormalities classify retinal detachments as simple or complex.
    • Complex detachments often require vitreous surgery and substitutes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the factors influencing retinal attachment.
    • To investigate the role of vitreous substitutes in complex retinal detachments.
    • To elucidate the mechanisms by which silicone oil aids retinal reattachment.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of structural and dynamic factors in retinal attachment.
    • Classification of retinal detachments based on vitreous abnormality.
    • Analysis of silicone oil's dual role in retinal detachment surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Structural integrity and fluid dynamics are key to retinal attachment.
    • Silicone oil acts as a tamponade for retinal breaks.
    • Silicone oil reduces transretinal water movement, aiding reattachment.

    Conclusions:

    • Vitreous integrity is crucial for successful retinal detachment surgery.
    • Silicone oil offers a dual therapeutic role in complex retinal detachments.
    • Understanding these factors improves surgical outcomes for retinal reattachment.

    Related Experiment Videos