Measured inner and imbricated scleral distances, in millimetres. The study was performed in cadaver globes using standard and modified LMT suture techniques
| Standard inner scleral length (mm) | Modified imbricated scleral length (mm) | Modified inner scleral length (mm) | Modified effective scleral shortening (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.63 | 5.83 | 4.96 | 0.87 | |
| 4.60 | 5.85 | 4.93 | 0.92 | |
| 4.59 | 5.85 | 4.97 | 0.88 | |
| Mean | 4.61 | 5.84 | 4.95 | 0.89 |
| SD | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 |