The Role of 8% C2F6 as an Alternative Gas Tamponade to SF6 in Vitreoretinal Surgery to Reduce Environmental Impact of Healthcare Services

Abstract

The use of air as an intraocular tamponade was first described by Ohm in 1911 where two patients with retinal detachments were successfully treated with intravitreal injections of air as an adjunct, although the term “tamponade” was not used [1].