Capsule tension rings allow expansion and stabilization of the capsular bag to facilitate a safe IOL implantation and maintain good IOL centration. An endocapsular tension ring is a highly flexible clear PMMA ring of haptic thickness 0.20 mm.
Capsule tension rings allow expansion and stabilization of the capsular bag to facilitate a safe IOL implantation and maintain good IOL centration. An endocapsular tension ring is a highly flexible clear PMMA ring of haptic thickness 0.20 mm.
Indications:
- Anticipated zonular dehiscence
- Lens subluxation
- Expected complications during phaco surgery
- Implantation of foldable IOLs
- High risk myopic eyes
Advantages:
- Circular expansion and stabilization of the capsular bag
- Reduced risk of capsular fibrosis
- Reduced risk of capsular shrinking
- Safe IOL centration in eyes with zonular dehiscense
- Stabilized conditions during phaco surgery
