From September 9 to 12, 2021, the Euretina virtual congress will take place, which includes the interesting symposium session to be held on September 12 at 13:00 on Silicone Oil and other Surgical Medical Devices in the face of the new EU regulation: Is it the answer to toxicity? Do not miss it!

Chairperson(s): J. Carlos Pastor SPAIN
Speakers:
Presentations:
J. Carlos Pastor SPAIN

13:00 Overview of the current situation. Medical device regulation 2017/745. How does it affect retinologists?

J. Smith UK

13:05 BEAVRS data about silicone oil visual loss in grts and retinal detachments. Functional and anatomical results

R. Coco-Martin ITALY

13:10 Expected clinical complications after silicone oil use

M. Romano ITALY

13:15 Role of endogenous proteins on the emulsification of silicone oils: clinical consequences

K. Januschowski GERMANY

13:20 Silicone oil versus heavy silicone oil. advantages and disadvantages. hydrophilic tamponades: general aspects and results of a pilot study

M. Spitzer GERMANY

13:25 “How long can silicone oil stay safely in the eye?” All Faculty

13:30 Discussion