May I ask what is the name and code of the instrument that you use for introduction of the sutures? Which suture is used (10/0 Prolene) and which needle?
As you know, the haptics with smooth figure to the end are difficult to be fixed with the cow-hitch knot. When I choose this type of IOL, I usually fix the thread with the "double" cow-hitch knot. This knot is tight enough to prevent slipping out during the manipulation.
Another solution is to compress the haptics with plier (I use the fine needle holder ) to make the mark on the surface of the haptics and also to prevent slipping out.
At my institution we have the Alcon MA60AC as our foldable 3-piece lens. The Haptics are smooth to the end and there is no cap to prevent the cow-hitch knot from slipping off of the haptic during manipulation. Is this a problem that you've encountered or do you find the cow-hitch to be tight enough to stay where you placed it?
Excellent video, Dr Kondo!
May I ask what is the name and code of the instrument that you use for introduction of the sutures? Which suture is used (10/0 Prolene) and which needle?
Thanking you,,,
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To mattmkruger ;
As you know, the haptics with smooth figure to the end are difficult to be fixed with the cow-hitch knot. When I choose this type of IOL, I usually fix the thread with the "double" cow-hitch knot. This knot is tight enough to prevent slipping out during the manipulation.
Another solution is to compress the haptics with plier (I use the fine needle holder ) to make the mark on the surface of the haptics and also to prevent slipping out.
DRYKONDO 6 months ago
At my institution we have the Alcon MA60AC as our foldable 3-piece lens. The Haptics are smooth to the end and there is no cap to prevent the cow-hitch knot from slipping off of the haptic during manipulation. Is this a problem that you've encountered or do you find the cow-hitch to be tight enough to stay where you placed it?
mattmkruger 6 months ago
To Dreden77
Thank you for attention!
Any type of three piece IOL is preferred.
1) large optics 2) flexible haptic 3) three piece IOL
DRYKONDO 6 months ago
What is your preferred iol for this procedure?
Dreden77 6 months ago