NEW YORK — For managing LASIK flap dislocations, surgeons can use the “lift and smooth” technique when there is intact epithelium and the patient has short-lived striae. But in the presence of a large ...

Ptosis is the most common lid malposition encountered in clinical practice in children. Several sling materials have been used, including fascia lata (autogenous or preserved) and synthetic materials ...

To compare the effect on intraocular pressure (IOP) of large vssmall scleral flap size during trabeculectomy using adjustable sutures Well-constructed scleral flaps of both sizes were able to support ...

Ready to elevate your suturing game? This week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, is designed to do just that. Check out the video below from Dr. Doug Smail. You can also visit CDOCS to learn more, ...

Flap reconstruction is a surgical procedure plastic surgeons sometimes uses to close wounds of various sizes. During flap reconstruction, your plastic surgeon will take healthy, live tissue from one ...

Sutures are filaments, fibers or thread-like materials used to hold a wound or tissue together. In surgical language, sutures are used for apposition – that is, the positioning (of tissue) side by ...