Vitreon, a short-term vitreoretinal tamponade.

Abstract

(BrJ Ophthalmol 1992; 76: 525-528)

The effect of specific gravity of perfluorocarbon liquid on the retina after experimental vitreous substitution

“…Presented as a poster at the Annual Meeting of the College of Ophthalmologists of UK, Glasgow,1991). In an upright position of the patient, perfluorocarbon liquids therefore offer an effective tamponade for eyes with inferior retinal breaks [2,3,33].…”

Surgical treatment and outcome of patients with giant retinal tears

“…14 The use of perfluorocarbons (heavy liquids) as an adjunctive tool has made unfolding and stabilisation of the retina easier. 15,16 The use of silicone oil has also been proven to be more effective in early visual rehabilitation, 17 and is also safer to exchange with perfluorocarbons.…”

A new heavy internal tamponade in vitreoretinal surgery: an in vitro study

“…[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) have been introduced as tools in vitreoretinal surgery and then followed their indication as heavy tamponades. [18][19][20] Nevertheless, it has been demonstrated that PFCL might not be well-tolerated as long-term internal tamponades due to retinal toxicity. [21][22][23] Semifluorinated alkanes (FALKs) have first been introduced as solvents for silicone oil, and then this new group of substances has been proposed as long-term internal heavy tamponade.…”