How to Suture Efficiently in Ophthalmology. Chris Teng, MD

This video demonstrates how to suture efficiently in ophthalmology. Key concepts to passing the needle: "Drive, Push and Grab (Pull)" 1. Drive needle into cornea 2. Push needle through cornea 3. Grab (pull) needle tip and bring through cornea Skills needed to do this are pronation and supination of the forearm. Key concepts to tying sutures: 1. Pull distal end of suture short 2. Point angled tying forceps towards short suture end 3. Lock suture by pulling short end towards long end