title: Capsular tension ring in damaged zonules.
abstract: Capsular tension ring (CTR) is endocapsular support device important during cataract surgery in eyes with weak zonular apparatus. It was presented our experience, advantages and limitations of CTR in phacoemulsification cataract surgery with damaged zonules. Phacoemulsification surgery was performed by clear corneal technique using topical anesthesia. Capsular ring was implanted to stabilize the capsular bag before implantation of intraocular lens. CTR has become increasingly important in the management of zonular weakness during cataract extraction. It lowers the incidence of capsule contraction, stabilizes the capsular bag and enhances IOL centration.
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Čanović
authors.forename: Suzana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kovačević
authors.forename: Marija Škara
authors.initials: MŠ
authors.lastname: Kolega
authors.lastname: Ana Didović Pavičić
authors.forename: Jadranka Katušić
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Basić
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants