Evaluation of biofilm formation on nylon sutures removed from clinically noninfected eyes after cataract surgery.

Purpose: To determine the presence of bacterial biofilm on nylon sutures removed from clinically noninfected eyes after cataract surgery.

Setting: The Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

Methods: Sutures were removed from 10 eyes after cataract surgery at different time periods.