LONG BEACH, Calif. — Gore-Tex sutures for scleral fixation of IOLs maintain stability and have few ocular complications over the long term, according to a study.
In a presentation at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting, Luis A. Acaba-Berrocal, MD, said there are several techniques for scleral fixation of IOLs.
“Polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as Gore-Tex, sutures have gained popularity due to their high tensile strength and durability,” he said. “However, there’s no long-term data on this, and thus, their long-term safety and efficacy