Silicone oil in the anterior chamber (photo)
This places the ophthalmologist in a difficult position: you’d like to take the oil out as it can decompensate the endothelium and cause cornea problems. However, removal of silicone may also lead to a re-detachment of the retina. Some might try removing the oil from the front part of the eye only with paracentesis, however, some retinal surgeons I’ve spoken to say that this is only a temporary fix as the oil continues to burp back into the AC.
