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PurposeTo demonstrate the presence of emulsified silicone oil (SO) droplets in the canal of Schlemm with anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT).MethodsAS-OCT images from an eye that had undergone retinal detachment (RD) surgery three years ago were reviewed. At the time of surgery, SO had been used as the tamponading agent.ResultsThe AS-OCT images demonstrated that minute emulsified SO droplets were present in the canal of Schlemm.ConclusionRetention of SO in the eye for an extended period of time after RD surgery leads to secondary glaucoma. Presence of minute emulsified SO droplets in the canal of Schlemm may contribute to this process.