NOV 03, 2015
Strabismus Surgery: Conjunctival Closure with 7-0 Vicryl Bow Knot
By John D. Ferris, FRCOphth; Peter E. J. Davies, FRANZCO, MPH
Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology Series: Strabismus Surgery
Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Strabismus
This video illustrates conjunctival closure with a 7-0 Vicryl Rapide suture. Using the bow knot technique allows for easily opening the conjunctiva postoperatively.
Reproduced, with permission, from Ferris JD, Davies PEJ. Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology Series: Strabismus Surgery.