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Review
. 2004 Dec;17(4):569-76, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.ohc.2004.06.011.

Anterior segment complications related to vitreous substitutes

Rubin W Kim  1 , Caroline Baumal
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Review

Anterior segment complications related to vitreous substitutes

Rubin W Kim et al. Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

Vitrectomy is the most common surgical technique performed in eyes with vitreoretinal disease. The development and widespread use of vitreous substitutes has revolutionized vitreoretinal surgery and improved anatomic and visual results. The three most common types of vitreous substitutes available in North America include silicone oil, intraocular gas, and perfluorocarbon liquid. Each of these agents has unique properties, allowing completely different roles of the agents in vitreoretinal surgery. The physical properties, clinical indications, and potential complications of these agents are described.

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