Dr. PRABU BASKARAN

, Dr. ANAND RAJENDRAN, Dr.SIMONNE LOBO, Dr. RENGARAJ VENKATESH

Abstract

To describe our novel cannulated suture thread device (SFIX) to achieve adequate intrascleral fixation of haptic in scleral fixation intraocular surgery.The device primarily consists of three parts: 1. A spatulated needle 2. A nylon suture and 3. A polyimide tube. The exteriorised haptic is first docked into the lumen of the polyimide tube end of the device. The haptic- tube complex is then pushed intraocularly. The suture end is now used to create a scleral groove transconjunctivally by simply taking a suture bite. The suture thread is then gently pulled. The haptic gets fixed into the suture groove as the device is completely pulled off. the technique does not require any additional forceps, peritomy, flap, flange or glue to fix the haptic, still achieves adequate intrascleral fixation