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Twelve cases of retinal compression folds occurring after successful retinal re-attachment surgery are reported. In all 12 eyes surgery included the use of a circumferential buckle, internal tamponade with gas or silicone oil and drainage of sub-retinal fluid. The mechanism of retinal fold formation is discussed.
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Twomey, J., Leaver, P. Retinal compression folds. Eye 2, 283–287 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1988.54
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