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 a...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.展开更多
基金The Bureau of Science and Technology of Wenzhou,Zhejiang Province,China(No.Y20100196)
文摘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.
