All about capsular tension rings.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss capsular tension devices and recent evidence regarding their use.


RESULTS
The capsular tension ring, modified capsular tension ring, and capsular tension segment are well established tools for use during phacoemulsification when zonular instability is present. Recent research has provided additional evidence of their benefits in decreasing intraoperative and postoperative complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Endocapsular support devices allow for cataract surgery success in the setting of zonular instability.
aThe Eye Institute of Utah bJohn Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Charles H
CH
Weber
Robert J
RJ
Cionni
D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate