RISK FACTORS FOR RETENTION OF SUBRETINAL PERFLUOROCARBON LIQUID IN VITREORETINAL SURGERY

Subretinal PFCL retention is most likely to occur in eyes with large peripheral retinotomies, especially if 360 degrees . Saline rinse seems to be useful in the prevention of subretinal PFCL. The presence of subretinal PFCL does not seem to affect visual and anatomic success when located outside the macula, at least during an intermediate period of follow-up.