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 Concept Videos

Colloids03:22

Colloids

17.3K
Children at play often make suspensions such as mixtures of mud and water, flour and water, or a suspension of solid pigments in water known as tempera paint. These suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures composed of relatively large particles that are visible to the naked eye or can be seen with a magnifying glass. They are cloudy, and the suspended particles settle out after mixing. On the other hand, a solution is a homogeneous mixture in which no settling occurs and in which the dissolved...
17.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Vision-related quality of life in non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eye (London, England)·2026
Same author

Surgical Management and Outcomes of Large High Myopic Macular Holes: Global Macular Hole Multicenter Study 3.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2026
Same author

OphthoEvidence: a model for rapid and trustworthy ophthalmology guidelines.

Eye (London, England)·2026
Same author

Comparative flow and operating efficiency of TDC Veloce 27-gauge vitrectome.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2026
Same author

Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Associated with Giant Retinal Tears: The Effect of Tamponade Choice on Outcome.

Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same author

Vitreous collagen fragment dimensions after vitrectomy: a pilot study addressing the cut-rate enigma.

Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2025

In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids
10:20

In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids

Published on: November 18, 2022

2.4K

RESIDUAL SILICONE OIL DOES APPEAR AFTER CONVENTIONAL REMOVAL AND CONTRIBUTES TO POSTOPERATIVE EMULSIFICATION.

Ying Chen1, Kenneth Kai Wang Li1,2,3, David H Steel4,5,6

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|December 9, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Complete removal of residual silicone oil (SO) after vitreoretinal surgery is challenging with conventional techniques. This leftover SO can lead to further emulsification and complications.

More Related Videos

Enhanced Oil Recovery using a Combination of Biosurfactants
13:19

Enhanced Oil Recovery using a Combination of Biosurfactants

Published on: June 3, 2022

5.1K
Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing
05:22

Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing

Published on: May 5, 2022

1.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025

In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids
10:20

In vitro Digestion of Emulsions in a Single Droplet via Multi Subphase Exchange of Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids

Published on: November 18, 2022

2.4K
Enhanced Oil Recovery using a Combination of Biosurfactants
13:19

Enhanced Oil Recovery using a Combination of Biosurfactants

Published on: June 3, 2022

5.1K
Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing
05:22

Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing

Published on: May 5, 2022

1.3K

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Silicone oil (SO) is frequently used in vitreoretinal surgery.
  • Residual SO can cause complications like emulsification.
  • Effective removal techniques are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of conventional surgical techniques in removing residual nonemulsified SO.
  • To identify factors influencing SO removal during vitreoretinal surgery.
  • To reduce emulsification-related complications by optimizing surgical parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated in vitro fluid-air exchange (aspiration and infusion) to assess SO removal.
  • Varied probe positions during aspiration (within SO, interface, BSS).
  • Quantified residual SO volume ex vivo using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.

Main Results:

  • Conventional aspiration techniques were ineffective in removing residual nonemulsified SO.
  • Balanced salt solution infusion promoted the formation of small SO droplets.
  • Significant residual SO (2.75–24.71 µL) was found in both nonemulsified and emulsified forms.

Conclusions:

  • Complete removal of residual nonemulsified SO is difficult with current surgical methods.
  • Residual SO poses a risk for ongoing emulsification.
  • Further research into optimized surgical parameters is needed.