Insertion of the leading haptic into the lumen of the needle using forceps (Figure 3). 6. A second sclerotomy made with a 30-gauge thin wall needle at 180° from the first sclerotomy.

A 30-gauge needle, 6-0 Prolene suture and low temperature cautery are essential to perform this technique. Issue: July 10, 2019 By Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth ...