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Data collected included patient demographics, medical and ocular history, clinical examination findings, surgical management, and postoperative outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four cases of scleral perforation were included in this series. The median age was 61 years, with an equal distribution of males and females. All patients underwent scleral repair and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with silicone oil tamponade. Three patients achieved a final visual acuity of at least 20\/25, while one patient had a final visual acuity of 20\/200. None of the cases had a history of systemic disorders, while myopia was noted in three patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Immediate scleral rupture repair combined with PPV and silicone oil tamponade is the preferred management approach and is associated with favorable postoperative outcomes. 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