Equatorial giant tears affected by massive vitreous retraction.

Giant equatorial tears are frequently affected by massive vitreous retraction and the signs of this are easy to see. Liquid silicone is indicated at the stage of immobilization of giant tears complicated by massive vitreous retraction, and the use of this material is justified, for its properties allow the solution of the difficult problems presented by these tears; lastly, there is no evidence that liquid silicone is in any way harmful to the human retina.