title: [Removal of silicone oils from the eyes after vitrectomy].
abstract: The author describes his experience with elimination of silicone oil in 60 patients. The follow-up period was 4 to 16 months. In 30% of patients where the retina adhered, removal of the oil was associated with improved visual acuity and quality of vision. In 5%, on the other hand, removal of silicone oil was associated with reoperation of a relapse of detachment of the retina as the operation proved ineffective and the finding on the retina did not change. In 3% patients who had only one functional eye there was a subjective deterioration of vision. Before removal of silicone oil in adverse cases it is always necessary to consider carefully the risks of a relapse of detachment and deterioration of visual functions.
authors.affiliation: Ocní klinika Fakultní nemocnice U svaté Anny, Brno.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Synek
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D012827:Silicone Oils