Cauterization technique for suture erosion in transscleralfixation of intraocular lenses
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The Bureau of Science and Technology of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China (No. Y20100196)

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    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.

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Xu-Ting Hu, Zong-Duan Zhang, Rong Zhou, et al. Cauterization technique for suture erosion in transscleralfixation of intraocular lenses. Int J Ophthalmol, 2013,6(6):892-894

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  • Received:April 27,2013
  • Revised:June 27,2013
  • Adopted:June 27,2013
  • Online: December 22,2013
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