title: Silicone oil injection in aphakic eyes: a modified technique.
abstract: To fill the vitreous cavity completely with silicone oil has been difficult in aphakic eyes. This procedure has been simplified with the use of an air pump system combined with a 30-gauge needle to tap the anterior chamber. In this manner, the silicone oil bubble reaches the pupillary margin and does not flow out of the sclerotomy sites.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D009821:Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012828:Silicones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D009821:Oils; D012828:Silicones