Experimental Science
Effect of Aqueous Dynamics on Gas Behavior Following Retinal Reattachment Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, 2020;51(9):522–528
Cite this articlePublished Online:August 31, 2020https://doi.org/10.3928/23258160-20200831-07Cited by:2
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
To determine how the gas concentration in air required to achieve full postoperative vitreous cavity fill varies in different aqueous outflow states.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A mathematical model was used to estimate gas dynamics. The change in gas bubble volume over time was calculated in an eye with normal aqueous outflow, ocular hypertension (OHT), and OHT with apraclonidine treatment.
RESULTS:
The concentration required was higher for all gases to achieve a full postoperative fill in OHT eyes versus normal eyes. Optimal gas concentrations were 22.6% for SF6, 13.9% for C2F6, and 11.6% for C3F8. Despite this, in OHT, the fill achieved was 95%, 95%, and 94% for SF6, C2F6, and C3F8, respectively. With apraclonidine, percentage fill improved for all gases.
CONCLUSIONS:
This is the first study to show aqueous outflow affects bubble size and indicates eyes with reduced outflow are at risk of underfill. This can ultimately affect surgical success.
[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2020;51:522–528.]
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