Intra-ocular silicone oil

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headaches. Poorly controlled type 2 diabetic with a prior history of right retinal detachment.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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Hyperdense right vitreous corresponds to intra-ocular injection of silicone oil.

Case Discussion

Intra-ocular injection of silicone oil is used to prevent re-detachment of the retina which could be misinterpreted as acute, intra-ocular hemorrhage. So appropriate history should be obtained.

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