Abstract | OBJECTIVE: MATERIAL AND METHODS: Tamponade was performed in 30 eyes of 30 patients by double filling with 30% PFO and 70% PDMS for an average of 23 (standard deviation 2.2) days. The follow-up visits were scheduled 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery. The main outcome measures were visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), PVR reproliferation, and electrophysiological parameters. RESULTS: The primary success rate was 80% (24/30). Fourteen patients (46.7%) had a postoperative improvement in visual acuity, 12 patients (40.0%) maintained their preoperative visual acuity, and four patients (13.3%) experienced a reduction in visual acuity. The mean postoperative IOP was 19.7 mm Hg (11-32 mm Hg); nine cases (30.0%) developed an IOP increase that was treated with topical drops and/or systemic carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. The electroretinogram (ERG) and the bright flash electroretinogram (bf ERG) parameters showed a statistically significant difference of means between 4- and 8-week follow-up visits. CONCLUSION: Our experience with double filling in selected cases of retinal detachment has been positive. No electroretinographic signs of retinal toxicity and a low incidence of PVR reproliferation were observed.
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Authors | Stefano Zenoni, Mario R Romano, Sonia Palmieri, Natalia Comi, Edoardo Fiorentini, Piero Fontana |
Journal | Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
(Clin Ophthalmol)
Vol. 5
Pg. 443-9
( 2011)
ISSN: 1177-5483 [Electronic] New Zealand |
PMID | 21573090
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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