Selection of suture material for scleral lacerations

With a view to selecting the most suitable suture material for scleral wound management we made histological and tensiometric scar examinations after 7, 21 and 45 days on rabbits' eyes. Suture materials were also observed under the scanning electron microscope at the same intervals. Three suture materials (virgin silk 8.0, polyglycolic acid 7.0 and Nylon 8.0) were tested. Polyglycolic acid proved the most suitable suture material for this purpose.