Silicone oil migration along the optic nerve after intraocular tamponade

Abstract Clinical case We present a case of silicone oil migration trough the optic nerve in a diabetic patient with retinal detachment and review the etiologic mechanism and clinical implications. Discussion Intracranial silicone oil migration is an uncommon complication associated with silicone oi...

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Published in:Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología (English ed.) 2016-11, Vol.91 (11), p.535-538
Main Authors: Gargallo Vaamonde, Á, Ibáñez Muñoz, D, Salceda Artola, J, Garatea Aznar, P, Zalazar, R, Yanguas Barea, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aceite de silicona
Glaucoma
Intraocular pressure
Neuropatía óptica
Ophthalmology
Optic neuropathy
Presión intraocular
Silicone oil
Vitrectomy
Vitrectomía
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Summary:Abstract Clinical case We present a case of silicone oil migration trough the optic nerve in a diabetic patient with retinal detachment and review the etiologic mechanism and clinical implications. Discussion Intracranial silicone oil migration is an uncommon complication associated with silicone oil tamponade.
ISSN:2173-5794
2173-5794
DOI:10.1016/j.oftale.2016.09.007