Vitreoretinal
Silicone Oils A Unique Property For Retinal Re-Attachment
Intra-Operatively And Post-Operatively With Silicone Oils
Oxane and its insolubility in aqueous fluid allows maintenance of retinal positioning for extended periods (1 year or more) without mechanical fixation (e.g. incarceration, retinal tack or suture).
Oxane with the aqueous medium within the vitreous cavity causes the formation of a stable spherical bubble of the oil. As this bubble resists deformation by irregularities with which it comes into contact, such as detached or torn retinal areas, it provides a reactive force which smoothes and flattens these areas.
Oxane and its stable intermolecular forces produces resistance to emulsification over long periods.
