Open AccessRetinal Tamponades: Current Uses and Future Technologies
Author(s) -
Avnish Deobhakta,
Richard B. Rosen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current ophthalmology reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.348
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2167-4868
DOI - 10.1007/s40135-020-00247-9
Subject(s) - medicine , tamponade , retinal , silicone oil , ophthalmology , retinal detachment , glaucoma , optometry , engineering , chemical engineering
In this article, the current use and limitations of existing retinal tamponades are discussed. Potential novel developments that address those limitations are subsequently highlighted, along with areas of future improvements.