Silicone oil-induced displacement of subretinal hemorrhage in age-related macular degeneration

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the use of silicone oil (SO) in combination with subretinal recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) to achieve dislocation of large subretinal hemorrhage secondary to exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: A single-eye 81-year-old woman, known for exudative AMD, presented for a profound vision loss in her left eye since 7 days due to a massive subretinal hemorrhage. She promptly underwent standard three-port pars plana vitrectomy with subretinal injection of rtPA and SO tamponade. Results: The surgical technique showed favorable anatomical and functional outcomes, achieving a substantial peripheral displacement of blood and visual improvement. Conclusion: This report favorably supports the use of SO in adjunction to subretinal rtPA in selected cases of subretinal hemorrhage secondary to wet AMD.