Suprachoroidal implantation for the treatment of retinal detachment.

A temporary apposition of retina and choroid has been created during retinal detachment surgery by injection of sodium hyaluronate into the suprachoroidal space in 14 patients. The iatrogenic choroidal detachment lasts at least seven to ten days, allowing adequate time for retinopexy to permanently seal the retinal hole. Suprachoroidal implantation is compatible with and additive to conventional retinal detachment techniques, or it can be used alone as a primary treatment modality. Further clinical evaluation and development are necessary to establish indications and limitations for this technique.