The effect of scleral buckling on ocular rigidity. Ophthalmology 1990 Feb;97(2):190-5
Date
02/01/1990Pubmed ID
2326007DOI
10.1016/s0161-6420(90)32606-4Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0025056966 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 25 CitationsAbstract
In a study of enucleated human eyes, the authors investigated the effect of scleral buckling on the ocular pressure-volume relationship. Intraocular pressure was recorded continuously during intravitreal infusion of saline solution before and after the application of encircling silicone elements. Scleral buckling produced a marked reduction in ocular rigidity, with reversibility of the effect on removal of the buckling elements. Similar results were obtained during incremental intravitreal air injection. The authors propose that the greater extensibility of silicone compared with sclera and the induced alterations in ocular shape are the primary factors responsible for the observed change in ocular rigidity. The clinical implications of these findings for intravitreal gas injection are discussed.
Author List
Johnson MW, Han DP, Hoffman KEAuthor
Dennis Han MD Emeritus Professor in the Ophthalmology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAged, 80 and over
Air
Eye
Humans
In Vitro Techniques
Intraocular Pressure
Ocular Physiological Phenomena
Regression Analysis
Scleral Buckling
Silicones
Sodium Chloride
