title: Slipknot for scleral fixation of intraocular lenses.
abstract: We describe a simple, quick technique to construct a slipknot that can be snared around the haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) during transscleral fixation of a posterior chamber IOL or repositioning of a dislocated IOL. An in vitro experiment showed that the time required for the slipknot method was significantly less than that for the traditional triple-knot method. An additional advantage is that the slipknot technique can be performed by a single surgeon using standard ophthalmic instrumentation. In addition, the slipknot is as secure as a triple knot.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Republic of, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Tseng
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques