5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The study evaluated 8-year outcomes of Gore-Tex sutured intraocular lenses in complex eyes with a total of 55 patients.

• 2

  Patients had an average of 1.8 previous surgeries per eye, indicating a history of complex ocular conditions.

• 3

  Statistically significant visual gains were maintained at 3 months, 1 year, 5 years, and 7 years post-procedure.

• 4

  Complications were minimal, with 11% experiencing cystoid macular edema, all of which resolved with treatment.

• 5

  The study concluded that Gore-Tex sutures are safe for long-term use, with no cases of endophthalmitis or suture breakage.