摘要
Transscleral suturing is a commonly applied technique to fix intraocular Implants in the sulcus.A major problem after transscleral implantation is suture erosion that normally happens in the late post-surgery period and may result In an Increased incidence of endophthalmitis.Here we describe an original cauterization method by using a glass rod to melt the exposed suture end without damaging the suture knot in the sclera to avoid suture exposure in sclera-fixed IOL implantation.This is a simple,quick and effective technique that can be performed without conjunctiva incisions and will help to reduce suture erosion related complications.
Transscleral suturing is a commonly applied technique to fix intraocular Implants in the sulcus.A major problem after transscleral implantation is suture erosion that normally happens in the late post-surgery period and may result In an Increased incidence of endophthalmitis.Here we describe an original cauterization method by using a glass rod to melt the exposed suture end without damaging the suture knot in the sclera to avoid suture exposure in sclera-fixed IOL implantation.This is a simple,quick and effective technique that can be performed without conjunctiva incisions and will help to reduce suture erosion related complications.
基金
The Bureau of Science and Technology of Wenzhou,Zhejiang Province,China(No.Y20100196)
