Published date: Jul 23 2023

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Issue title: July–September 2023, Volume 18, Issue 3

Pages: 342–347

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v18i3.13784

Levent Dogandrleventdogan@gmail.comTatvan State Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Bitlis, Turkey

Ibrahim Edhem YilmazKilis State Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Kilis, Turkey

Despite the introduction of novel sutureless posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) fixation techniques, some conditions still require suture-assisted scleral fixation. If the scleral fixation suture knot is left directly under the conjunctiva, it may become exposed, resulting in an increased risk of endophthalmitis. To avoid this problem, we offer a new alternative, simple, and safe way for burying the end of the suture using knots in this report.

Keywords: Conjunctival Erosion; Endophthalmitis; Knot Burial; Scleral Fixation

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