Anterior segment complications related to vitreous substitutes

Kim, Rubin W.; Baumal, Caroline R.

doi:10.1016/j.ohc.2004.06.011

Cited by 21 publications

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“…All SO polymers are of commercial interest for their stability, lubricating properties, and as a vitreous substitute, with high surface tension and viscosity, ease of removal, low toxicity, and transparency. For these reasons, they are the only substance currently accepted for long-term vitreous replacement [15, 28]. Due to their buoyancy, SOs have a tamponade force higher at the apex, facilitating the preservation of anatomical integrity.…”

Section: Vitreous Substitutesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitreous Substitutes: Old and New Materials in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Alovisi

Panico

Sanctis

et al. 2017

Journal of Ophthalmology

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Recent developments in vitreoretinal surgery have increased the need for suitable vitreous substitutes. A successful substitute should maintain all the physical and biochemical properties of the original vitreous, be easy to manipulate, and be long lasting. Substitutes can be gaseous or liquid, both of which have associated advantages and disadvantages related to their physical properties and use. Furthermore, new surgical techniques with smaller vitreoretinal instruments have driven the use of more viscous substitutes. In this review, we analyze and discuss the most frequently used vitreous substitutes and look ahead to future alternatives. We classify these compounds based on their composition and structure, discuss their clinical use with respect to their associated advantages and disadvantages, and analyze how new vitreoretinal surgical techniques have modified their use.

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Section: Vitreous Substitutesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitreous Substitutes: Old and New Materials in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Alovisi

Panico

Sanctis

et al. 2017

Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…4,32 Cataract formation is a major complication of intraocular silicone oil. 4,[33][34][35][36][37] It occurs in approximately 38% to 100% of cases. 4,37,38 We reported only 2 cases (7.4%) of lens opacification in our study.…”

Section: Intraocular Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

Safety of Medium-Chain Triglycerides Used as an Intraocular Tamponading Agent in an Experimental Vitrectomy Model Rabbit

Auriol

Mahieu

Brousset

et al. 2013

Retina

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“…[5][6][7] Gases have highest surface tension 70 dynes/cm 2 which allows them to maintain good tamponading effect. 8 Depending on the percentage of gas injected its intraocular stay ranges from 6-8 days. 9 It is eventually replaced by aqueous avoiding the need for another surgery.…”

Section: Expansile Gasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although gases provide excellent results they can lead to cataract formation, corneal endothelial damage, raised IOP and central retinal artery occlusion. 8,10,11 Patients need to avoid change in altitude as it can lead to sudden gas expansion. Gases cannot be used for long-term tamponade in complicated cases as well as inferior tamponade in case of inferior breaks.…”

Section: Expansile Gasesmentioning

confidence: 99%