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Case Reports
. 1995 May;21(3):245-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80126-5.

Endocapsular ring approach to the subluxed cataractous lens

R J Cionni  1 , R H Osher
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Endocapsular ring approach to the subluxed cataractous lens

R J Cionni et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1995 May.

Abstract

The surgical management of the cataract associated with extensive zonular dialysis presents a challenge for the anterior segment surgeon. In 1993, a poly(methyl methacrylate) endocapsular ring was introduced to stabilize the capsular bag. We describe the use of this endocapsular ring in phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in the capsular bag in four patients with extensive traumatic or congenital zonular dialysis. The endocapsular ring allows expansion and stabilization of the capsular bag to facilitate cortical aspiration and uncomplicated IOL implantation. With follow-up of 4 to 10 months, all IOLs have remained well centered and the patients have had excellent vision free of complications.

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  • Origin of the capsular tension ring.
    Nagamoto T. Nagamoto T. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001 Nov;27(11):1710-1. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(01)01202-0. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001. PMID: 11709226 No abstract available.

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