It should be secured to the episclera over the pars plana with four interrupted 6-0 Vicryl® sutures, taking care to avoid perforating the thin sclera. Additional sutures can be placed to ...

Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD The sclera is the white part of the eye. It is made of tough, fibrous tissue that acts as a protective covering for most of the eyeball. The sclera runs ...