AIM:To evaluate the clinical effects of scleral buckling for the early retinal detachment eyes with silicone oil tamponaded.

METHODS: This retrospective observation included 26 cases(26 eyes)who had the signs of early retinal detachment after the silicone oil tamponaded under 15 days. All the cases received scleral buckling and were observed with the change of retinal reattachment, visual acuity and intraocular pressure(IOP)for 6-18 months.

RESULTS: All 26 cases(26 eyes)had the retinal detachment at the inferior side. The retina of 22 cases(22 eyes)was anatomical attached(92%)after the operation and 4 cases(4 eyes)accepted another time of silicone oil tamponaded. The visual acuity improved in 22 cases(22 eyes), 3 cases(3 eyes)had no change and 1 case(1 eye)decreased. The IOP increased at early period after the operation and became normal after 3 months.

CONCLUSION: Scleral buckling is effective for the early retinal detachment eyes with silicone oil tamponaded.