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Outcomes of combined phacoemulsification/intraocular lens implantation and silicon oil removal
PurposeTo evaluate the outcomes and complications of simultaneous silicon oil removal (SOR) and phacoemulsification and intra ocular lens...
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A patient with a Berger’s space filled by silicone oil
BackgroundTo report a case in which silicone oil accidentally entered Berger’s space (BS) after vitrectomy and to explore the effective treatments...
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Eyelid and scleral thermal injury following phacoemulsification in silicone oil: a case report
BackgroundPhacoemulsification has been the mainstay method for extracapsular cataract extraction surgery in the anterior segment; for cases of...
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Effect of silicone oil versus gas tamponade on macular layer microstructure after pars plana vitrectomy for macula on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
PurposeTo analyze structural changes in the macular retinal layers and sub-foveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) in eyes after macula-on rhegmatogenous...
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Recurrent retinal detachment after pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
BackgroundThe recurrence of retinal detachment following rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a relatively common complication that can lead to...
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Use of mineral oil in IVF culture systems: physico-chemical aspects, management, and safety
PurposeThe study aims to summarize current knowledge on the use of oil in embryo culture systems, with a focus on proper management of different...
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Intracranial silicone oil migration with encephalopathy: a rare case report
BackgroundIntraocular silicone oil (SiO) tamponade is a popular modality of treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. It can, however, rarely...
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Retinal electrophysiological changes related to early versus late silicone oil removal
PurposeTo compare between the effect of early (3 months) and late (6 months) silicone removal on the electroretinogram records.
Methods ...
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Traumatic terson syndrome with a peculiar mass lesion and tractional retinal detachment: a case report
BackgroundTo report a case with bilateral Terson syndrome presented with a unique mushroom-like mass lesion on the optic disc along with...
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Prevalence and implications of the presence of intraocular silicone oil droplets in patients treated with intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF
BackgroundTo determine the percentage of patients who have silicone droplets in the vitreous after treatment with different anti-Vascular Endothelial...
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Inner retinal toxicity due to silicone oil: a case series and review of the literature
PurposeCases of sudden loss of central vision in eyes with silicone oil in situ and after oil removal have been described. The aim of this review is...
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New insights and novel perspectives in bileaflet mechanical heart valve prostheses thromboresistance
BackgroundAlthough well-known for their thromboresistance, bileaflet mechanical heart valves (BMHV) require lifelong anti-thrombotic therapy. This...
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Intraocular silicone oil brain migration associated with severe subacute headaches: a case report
PurposeThe aim of this article is to report a rare case in which a patient presented symptomatic silicon oil brain migration, documented by MRI,...
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Synthesis, characterization and stress-testing of a robust quillaja saponin stabilized oil-in-water phytocannabinoid nanoemulsion
BackgroundThis study describes the design, optimization, and stress-testing of a novel phytocannabinoid nanoemulsion generated using high-pressure...
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Characteristics, fates and complications of long-term silicone oil tamponade after pars plana vitrectomy
BackgroundSilicone oil tamponade has become a mainstay in treatment of advanced retinal detachment due to multiple etiologies. The aim of this study...
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Emulsified silicone oil is taken up by and induces pro-inflammatory response in primary retinal microglia
PurposeSilicone oil is used as endotamponade in combination with vitrectomy. Thinning of retinal layers and loss of retinal cells under silicone oil...
