Anterior "beaded" emulsification as a late complication of heavy silicone oil in retina surgery

Digit J Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar 20;27(1):13-16. doi: 10.5693/djo.02.2021.01.002. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

We report 2 cases of emulsified silicone oil with a "beaded" appearance adherent to the posterior capsule as a long-term complication of heavy silicone oil tamponade in retina surgery. One case demonstrated mobile beaded opacity that has not been described in the literature previously. This heavy silicone oil complication might cause symptoms similar to posterior capsular opacity. Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy can be considered as a treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
  • Emulsions / adverse effects
  • Endotamponade / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Retina / diagnostic imaging
  • Retina / surgery*
  • Retinal Detachment / diagnosis
  • Retinal Detachment / surgery*
  • Silicone Oils / adverse effects*
  • Visual Acuity*
  • Vitrectomy / adverse effects*
  • Vitrectomy / methods

Substances

  • Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
  • Emulsions
  • Silicone Oils