Sutures used in ophthalmic surgery are very fine and range in size from 4-0 to 10-0.Handling and arming these sutures can be a challenge for the perioperative nurse with uncorrected presbyopia.Eye sutures should be handled as little as possible to avoid:
A) weakening and fraying.
B) causing the formation of needle burrs.
C) losing sutures among the drapes or on the floor.
D) reaction and discomfort for the patient.

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Fine eye sutures produce minimum reaction and discomfort for the patient.They should be handled as little as possible to avoid weakening and fraying.Ophthalmic needles also are very delicate and must be handled with extreme care and inspected for evidence of burrs before use.

Sutures Used in Ophthalmic Surgery Are Very Fine and Range