Perfluoro-n-octane (PFO) is a dense liquid (specific gravity of 1.76) that is used for the intraoperative management of retinal detachments. Due to its density, low viscosity, and immiscibility in water, the …

67-year-old male with subretinal perfluoro-N-octane (PFO) bubbles after incomplete PFO removal during retinal detachment repair at an outside facility. The patient was symptomatic with decreased visual …

Perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) are utilized intraoperatively in retinal detachment surgery. They have a high specific gravity and thus can be used to displace subretinal fluid and manipulate giant retinal …

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Jun 18, 2025 · Cardiogenic embolic sources most commonly result from atrial fibrillation, but can also be caused by valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, left atrial or ventricular thrombus, patent …

Epicapsular stars are tiny, stellate, pigmented opacities on the anterior lens capsule. Persistent pupillary membranes are fine iris strands extending across the pupil to other areas of iris (type I) or to the lens …

This 26 year-old man has Marfan syndrome and had bilateral pars plana vitrectomy, lensectomy with anterior chamber intraocular lenses. Perfluoro-n-octane (PFO)was used during his vitrectomy and …

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Feb 14, 2018 · Comprehensive glossary for Ophthalmology Case Reports and Grand Rounds from the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences.

Purpose: Epithelial cells form a crucial barrier against harmful microbes and inflammatory stimuli. Restraining inflammatory responses at the corneal barrier is necessary for avoiding sight-threatening …