Silicone oil is a special kind of oil. It is colorless, transparent and stable. More than 50 years ago, doctors first used silicone oil in the treatment of retinal detachment. The development of modern vitrectomy and the application of silicone oil have greatly improved the prognosis of patients with retinal detachment and helped countless patients get rid of blindness.






Silicone oil can temporarily replace our vitreous body, play a role in supporting the retina and sealing the hole with top pressure. But silicone oil is lighter than water and floats on the surface. So after the operation, we need to keep a certain position according to the doctor's instructions.






What needs to be reminded is that. Long term silicone oil tamponade will bring a variety of complications (silicone oil emulsification, corneal degeneration, silicone oil into the anterior chamber, etc.), so when the retina is stable, no proliferation, retinal hole closed, silicone oil removal can be considered. The time of silicone oil removal may not be fixed, and it is suitable for 3-6 months after operation.