Surgical
Products
- Silicone Oils
Description
Silicone Oils A Unique Property For Retinal Re-Attachment
Intra-Operatively And Post-Operatively With Silicone Oils
The water-like specific gravities of ADATO SIL-ol 5000 (0.98 g/cm) and its insolubility in aqueous fluid allows maintenance of retinal positioning for extended periods (1 year or more) without mechanical fixation (e.g. incarceration, retinal tack or suture).
The interfacial tensions of ADATO SIL-ol 5000 with the aqueous medium within the vitreous cavity causes the formation of a stable spherical bubble of the oil. As this bubble resists deformation by irregularities with which it comes into contact, such as detached or torn retinal areas, it provides a reactive force which smoothes and flattens these areas.
The viscosity of ADATO SIL-ol 5000 (5000-5400 mPaos) and its stable intermolecular forces produces resistance to emulsification over long periods.