Cataract surgery and methods of wound closure: a review

Cynthia Matossian,1 Sarah Makari,2 Richard Potvin2 1Matossian Eye Associates, Pennington, NJ, 2Science in Vision, Akron, NY, USA Abstract: Clear corneal incisions are routinely used in cataract surgery, but watertight wound closure may not always be achieved, which can increase the risk for anterior chamber fluid egress or ocular surface fluid ingress. A new US Food and Drug Administration-approved ocular sealant appears to have good efficacy in sealing clear corneal incisions; its use may be indicated when wound integrity is in question. Keywords: clear corneal incisions, wound closure, sealant, suture, stromal hydration, cataract surgery