Abstract
Vitreous substitutes: from tamponade effect to intraocular inflammation.
Highlights
Semifluorinated compounds and perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs), mainly used only as intraoperative tamponades, are more prone to induce inflammation and emulsification
The tamponade effect of the vitreous substitutes depends on the arc of contact between the agent and the inner retinal surface, which mainly depends on 4 physical parameters, namely, specific gravity, buoyancy, interfacial tension, and viscosity
The choice of different intraocular tamponade agents depends on the location of retinal break(s), compliance of postoperative posture, type of vitreoretinal disease(s), and duration required for the tamponade
Summary
Semifluorinated compounds and perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs), mainly used only as intraoperative tamponades, are more prone to induce inflammation and emulsification. Editorial Vitreous Substitutes: From Tamponade Effect to Intraocular Inflammation Romano,[1] Xun Xu,[2] and Kenneth K.
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