High-density silicone oil Densiron-68 as an intraocular tamponade for primary inferior retinal detachments.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the heavy silicone oil Densiron-68 as an internal retinal tamponade after vitrectomy in patients with primary inferior rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Methods: A retrospective consecutive case series involving inferior rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in 42 patients recruited between 2007 and 2010 was completed. All patients underwent primary vitrectomy followed by injection of Densiron-68.