A simple technique is described in which sterile silicone oil (viscosi
ty 350 cSt) was injected into the globe of an eviscerated eye with an
intact cornea and sclera; the volume injected was calculated from the
formula 3/4 pi r(3) where 'r' was the horizontal corneal diameter. Aft
er induction of general anaesthesia and routine preparation of the sur
gical site, the globe was eviscerated by using a transscleral or trans
corneal approach, The procedure was carried out in five dogs with foll
ow-ups ranging between 19 and 27 months, None of the eyes developed po
stoperative complications, In one dog, more silicone oil had to be inj
ected 10 days after surgery to increase the size of the globe to match
the other eye, The intraocular contents were removed more easily by u
sing the transcorneal approach, which also resulted in a perfect adjus
tment and virtually eliminated the possibility of leakage of silicone
oil, than by a transscleral approach, The dogs responded extremely wel
l and their owners were satisfied with the cosmetic appearance of thei
r pets.