Removal of retained ubfoveal perfluoro-n-octane liquid

Purpoe To report a novel technique to remove retained ubmacular perfluorocarbon liquid. Deign Retropective cae erie. Method Two patient with retained ubfoveal perfluorocarbon liquid were treated with thi technique. With a three-port par plana approach, a 39-gauge flexible cannula wa ued to perform a retinotomy adjacent to the ubfoveal perfluorocarbon bubble. The tip of the cannula wa inerted into the bubble, which wa removed with active uction. Reult Both patient underwent ucceful removal of the perfluorocarbon liquid without complication. In one patient, viual acuity improved from 20/70 to 20/30, with reolution of hi preoperative central cotoma. The econd patient required removal of ubfoveal perfluorocarbon liquid at the time of ilicone oil removal. The preoperative viion of finger counting improved to 20/60. Concluion ubretinal perfluorocarbon can be removed uing a flexible 39-gauge cannula without inducing retinal detachment or making a large retinotomy. Thi technique may benefit patient with retained ubfoveal perfluorocarbon liquid.