The D.O.R.C. Silicone Oil is an ultra purified silicone oil which leads a maximum interfacial
tension and minimizes interactions between
tissues, cells and endo-tamponades media.
The physical properties include a combination of specific gravity, refractive index and surface
tension. The choice of viscosity offers an optimum balance between easy injection and a stable temporary tamponade.

SIL-1000® Silcone Oil:

  • Viscosity: 1.000-1500mPas
  • Refractive index: 1,40
  • Specific Gravity: 0,97 g/cm3 at 25°C
  • Surface tension: 21 mN/m against air
  • Interfacial tension: 40 mN/m against water
  • Packaging:
    • SIL-1000: 1 vial of 10 ml
    • SIL-1000-S: 1 syringe of 10 ml

Indication for use:

D.O.R.C. SIL-1000/5000 is indicated for use as a short term tamponade for re-attachment of the retina.In particular, the primary indications for SIL-1000/5000 are the surgical management of:
  • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR)
  • Retinal Detachment caused by Trauma
  • Traumatic Retinal Detachment
  • Giant Tears
  • Diabetic Traction Detachment
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis
A secondary indication of SIL-1000® is the surgical management of ROP related traction detachments.
Eftiar / SIL-1000 exchange procedure with passive aspiration through DORC Backflush Brush needle