Purpose: To evaluate and demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of releasable sutures to close the scleral flap in the performance of a guarded filtration procedure. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 100 cases of guarded filtration procedure employing releasable sutures, and presentation of a video demonstrating the technique of placing releasable suture. Re- Purpose: To evaluate and demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of releasable sutures to close the scleral flap in the performance of a guarded filtration procedure. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 100 cases of guarded filtration procedure employing releasable sutures, and presentation of a video demonstrating the technique of placing releasable suture. Re-