Effect of Intraocular Tamponade on Visual Perception

Effect of Intraocular Tamponade on Visual Function in the Human Eyes

Intraocular tamponade used in vitrectomy operations may affects retinal function in various mechanisms.

Various intraocular tamponade are being used in vitrectomy operations as gases, fluids and silicon oil. The effects of these intraocular tamponade may affects the final visual outcome of the surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primary retinal detachment patients.
• patients eligible for 23 gauge pars-plana vitrectomy operation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with axial length more than 30 millimeter that may have severe chorioretinal degenerations that may affects retinal function.
• patients with macular diseases that may affects final visual outcome as macular holes and choroidal neovascular membranes.