Intravitreal Silicone Oil with a Silicone-free vs a Siliconized Syringe

• Published in: Ophthalmology retina
• Main Authors: Lins Dos Santos, Mateus, Monte Agra, Lydianne Lumack, Cardoso, Viviane Santos, Neto, Edgar Menezes, Araújo, Stephanie Marques, Magalhães, Fernanda Mota, Peçanha de Miranda Coelho, Jorge Artur, Melo, Gustavo Barreto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 20.09.2024
• Subjects: Diabetic retinopathy; syringe; intravitreal injection; silicone oil; uveitis

This randomized controlled trial compares incidence and quantity of presumed intravitreal silicone oil in diabetic patients receiving intravitreal injections using a silicone oil-free versus a siliconized syringe, highlighting the reduced contamination with silicone oil-free options.