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. 1984 Jun;68(6):432–438. doi: 10.1136/bjo.68.6.432

Vitrectomy and fluid/silicone-oil exchange for giant retinal tears: results at six months.

P K Leaver, R J Cooling, E B Feretis, J S Lean, D McLeod
PMCID: PMC1040368  PMID: 6722076

Abstract

The results of vitrectomy combined with fluid/silicone-oil exchange in 73 eyes with giant retinal tears are reported at six months after surgery. Initial anatomical success was achieved in 71 out of 73 eyes (97%) and, prior to removal of silicone-oil, in 66 out of 73 eyes (90%). In 63 eyes (86%) the retina remained attached six months after surgery. Of these visual acuity was 6/60 or better in 44 (70%). The high proportion of eyes with macular detachment before surgery and the frequency of macular abnormalities are thought to account for reduced vision in many of the anatomically successful cases.

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