Separation of Lids by Lid Sutures in Cataract Extraction. Report on Fifty Cases

At the time of cataract extraction, the separation of lids and their maintenance in that position during the whole of the operative procedure have always been a headache for the ophthalmic surgeon. The traditional eye speculum, which has been used so far by nearly all the eye surgeons in this country, has the disadvantage that, in addition to retraction of the lids, its blades cause pressure on the globe and thus can easily be one of the factors in the causation of the escape of vitreous, even if the akinesia be thorough. To avoid this, the lid sutures have proved to be of great value. The procedure of their insertion is simple and is described below :