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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2024

Silicone oil as a corneal lubricant to reduce corneal edema and improve visualization during vitrectomy.

Dan-Yang Che, Zhu-Lin Chan, Ji-Bo Zhou, Dong-Qing Zhu

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Dan-Yang CheDepartment of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
Zhu-Lin ChanThe PLA Navy Anqing Hospital, Anqing 246004, Anhui Province, China.
Ji-Bo ZhouDepartment of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
Dong-Qing ZhuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University · CNShanghai Ninth People's Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of silicone oil (SO) as a corneal lubricant to improve visualization during vitrectomy.

methodsPatients who underwent vitreoretinal surgery were divided into two groups. Group 1 was operated on with initial SO (Oxane 5700) as a corneal lubricant. Group 2 was operated on with initial lactated ringer's solution (LRS) and then replaced with SO as required. Fundus clarity was scored during the surgery. Fluorescein staining was performed to determine the damage to corneal epithelium.

resultsTotally 114 eyes of 114 patients were included. Single SO use maintained a clear cornea and provided excellent visualization of surgical image. In group 1, the fundus clarity was grade 3 in 41/45 eyes and grade 2 in 4/45 eyes. In group 2, corneal edema frequently occurred after initial LRS use. The fundus clarity was grade 3 in 19/69 eyes, 2 in 37/69 eyes and 1 in 13/69 eyes (

conclusionThe use of SO as a corneal lubricant is effective and safe for preserving and improving corneal clarity and providing clear surgical field during vitrectomy.

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corneal edemacorneal lubricantsilicone oilvitrectomy

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PMID38239959
PMCPMC10754667
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