Insertion of the leading haptic into the lumen of the needle using forceps (Figure 3 ... of the ends of the haptics using an ophthalmic cautery device (Accu-Temp cautery, Beaver-Visitec) to ...

A 6-0 Prolene suture end being heated with a low temperature cautery so as ... resistance to pass the needle can be provided by holding the iris with end-opening forceps. The flanged suture ...