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How Does Silicon Oil Work In Treatment Of Detached Retina?

SILICON OIL USED IN EYE
IS IT A COMMON PRACTICE FOR A RETINAL SPECIALISTS TO SUBSCRIBE AZOPT ( brinzolamide ) AND COMBIGAN ( brimonidine tartrate / timolol maleate ) AND ATROPINE SULFATE FOR AN EYE THAT HAS SILICON OIL THAT HAS BEEN RECENTLY INSTALLED FOR A DETACHED RETINA ??
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Ophthalmologist 's  Response
Hello
It seems from the history that you have undergone surgery for retinal detachment.
Silicone oil is used in retinal detachment surgery to keep the retina attached following surgery.
Brizolamide and combigan are anti glaucoma drugs and are used to prevent secondary glaucoma induced by surgery.
Atropine sulphate is used to treat inflammation induced by surgery.
Thank you
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Ophthalmologist Dr. Dadapeer K's  Response
Hello
It seems from the history that you have undergone surgery for retinal detachment.
Silicone oil is used in retinal detachment surgery to keep the retina attached following surgery.
Brizolamide and combigan are anti glaucoma drugs and are used to prevent secondary glaucoma induced by surgery.
Atropine sulphate is used to treat inflammation induced by surgery.
Thank you
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How Does Silicon Oil Work In Treatment Of Detached Retina?

Hello It seems from the history that you have undergone surgery for retinal detachment. Silicone oil is used in retinal detachment surgery to keep the retina attached following surgery. Brizolamide and combigan are anti glaucoma drugs and are used to prevent secondary glaucoma induced by surgery. Atropine sulphate is used to treat inflammation induced by surgery. Thank you