title: Scleral fixation underneath an intact conjunctiva.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a technique for the fixation of intraocular lenses or capsular tension rings through the ciliary sulcus or pars plana.
  
  
  METHODS
  This alternative technique allows burial of the knot and the free suture ends within the sclera, without using a scleral flap or pocket or even a conjunctival opening.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No suture exposure has occurred with the use of the suture burial technique in approximately 25 eyes in 4 years. Additional benefits include less patient discomfort and an improved anatomic and cosmetic outcome starting from the first postoperative day.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technique causes minimal tissue damage and scarring with almost no postoperative discomfort.
authors: Bexmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey. akoytak@yahoo.com
authors: Arif
authors: A
authors: Koytak
authors: Esin Sogutlu
authors: ES
authors: Sari
authors: Muhammed
authors: M
authors: Altinisik
mesh_terms: D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques