Sulcus-to-sulcus technique benefits silicone oil use in eyes with iris loss.

This article discusses the sulcus-to-sulcus suture technique as an effective method for preventing silicone oil from entering the anterior chamber of aphakic eyes with iris loss. Topics discussed include the use of silicone oil by retina specialists as a long-term intraocular tamponade, comment from Ronald Gentile, a professor of ophthalmology, on silicone oil retention sutures, and factors for choosing a specific suture pattern, such as the clinical scenario and the surgeon's preference.