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. 2003 Mar;13(2):151-4.
doi: 10.1177/112067210301300206.

Prevention of posterior capsule opacification using capsular tension ring for zonular defects in cataract surgery

D D'Eliseo  1 , B Pastena, L Longanesi, F Grisanti, V Negrini
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Prevention of posterior capsule opacification using capsular tension ring for zonular defects in cataract surgery

D D'Eliseo et al. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2003 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the incidence of secondary cataract in phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation using a capsular tension ring in case of zonular dehiscence.

Methods: Phacoemulsification using a double capsular tension ring and intraocular lens implantation was done in 65 eyes with cataract and severe zonular weakness. One year after surgery capsular opacities and fibrosis were detected in a double-blind examination. The results were compared with a control group of 36 eyes that did not have a capsular tension ring but had similar surgery.

Results: In the group with the capsular tension ring and implantation 7.7% of patients had moderate or severe posterior capsule opacification, compared with 36.1% in the control group.

Conclusions: Capsular tension rings may influence the formation of capsule opacification.

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