Surgical and Nonsurgical Trauma

Yanoff, Myron; Sassani, Joseph W.

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4557-2874-9.00005-3

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“…Ideal characteristics for suture material in ophthalmic microsuturing vary depending on the tissue being sutured and the purpose for the suture. Th e avascular nature of the cornea and sclera presents a unique circumstance for suturing in that the lack of blood fl ow, and therefore the lack of cellular components required for wound healing, leads to prolonged wound healing times and diminished tissue strength at the incision site [20,64]. Th erefore, a strong and long-lasting suture that does not incite chronic infl ammation is re-quired for suturing cornea or sclera.…”

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Needles, Sutures, and Instruments

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Ophthalmic Microsurgical Suturing Techniques

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Needle material, diameter, curvature, and point style all contribute to needle function and should be considered relative to the goal of suturing and tissue type when selecting a needle. Suture material and diameter determine strength, handling, adsorbability, knot security, and tissue reactivity. Together with the tissue type and goal of suturing, these characteristics should be considered when selecting suture material. Instruments used for microsuturing should be of the appropriate size and style to facilitate safe, eff ective suturing in light of the specifi c needle, suture, and tissue involved. New technology in suturing instrumentation includes suture swaged to needles of the same or smaller diameter, suture coated with bioactive glass and antibacterials, and microincision instruments for intraanterior chamber suturing.

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Needles, Sutures, and Instruments

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A Practical Approach to Ocular Pain for the Non-Ophthalmologist

Waldman

2014

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Pain involving the eye has numerous etiologies and is a feared challenge of many clinicians. Between a fear of the patient losing vision and a lack of familiarity with the ophthalmic equipment necessary to diagnose the problem, working up eye pain can be a daunting task. While the ophthalmologist can be indispensable in challenging cases of eye pain, this article will help clarify the unique clinical features of each etiology that can help clinicians narrow down the differential and arrive at a diagnosis.

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Surgical and Nonsurgical Trauma

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Needles, Sutures, and Instruments

A Practical Approach to Ocular Pain for the Non-Ophthalmologist

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