How long to take the silicone oil usually refers to the eye surgery filled with silicone oil removal time, there is no optimal time regulations, according to the actual situation of the patient, to choose the appropriate time to take the silicone oil, generally in the postoperative period of 3 ~ 6 months to take the silicone oil is more appropriate. Eye surgery filled with silicone oil is a non-absorbable material, silicone oil filled in the eye for a long time, can produce a series of complications, so it must be removed at the right time. Usually, silicone oil is removed when the retina is completely restored and there is no proliferation; when there are serious silicone oil complications such as retinal toxicity; or when retinal detachment reoccurs after surgery and another surgery is needed. Removal of silicone oil is generally considered to be appropriate 3 to 6 months after surgery, but can be done at any time if there are special circumstances, please follow your doctor’s instructions.