Heavy Silicone Oil as an Endotamponade in Recurrent or Complicated Retinal Detachment and Macular Hole

Although heavy silicone oil has limitations as an endotamponade, such as intraocular pressure increase, emulsification, intraocular inflammation, and the risk of complications during removal, it is a safe and effective alternative in eyes requiring inferior retinal tamponade for indications like proliferative vitreoretinopathy and recurrent macular holes.