Results of Silicone Oil Removal in Patients With Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Related Retinal Detachments

Approximately half of the eyes with CMV related retinal detachment may safely undergo oil removal. The risk factor for redetachment was simultaneous cataract extraction at the time of silicone oil removal. There was also a trend for lower CD4 levels to be associated with a higher risk of retinal redetachment.