Research Article

The Effect of Altitude on Intraocular Pressure in Vitrectomized Eyes with Sulfur Hexafluoride Tamponade by the Friedenwald Method: Rabbit Animal Model

Table 1

Experimental rabbit model.

Number VitrectomyGas tamponadeVitreous cavity fill

1Yes18% SF6100%
2Yes18% SF650%
3Yes18% SF625%
4Yes100% room air100%
5YesBSS100%
6No100% SF60.35 cc (volume)

Summary of the study group and allocation. SF6: sulfur hexafluoride. BSS: balanced saline solution.