PURPOSE OF REVIEW To discuss current designs, indications, contraindications and controversies pertaining to capsular tension devices. RECENT FINDINGS Capsular tension rings and other newer endocapsular support devices have become increasingly important in the management of zonular weakness during cataract extraction. They have been found to improve both intraoperative support during phacoemu...

P erforming cataract extraction in patients with zonular weakness presents many challenges and increases the risk of intraand postoperative complications. Capsular tension rings (CTRs) and other endocapsular support devices have been important management options for patients with significant zonulopathy. Hara et al1 and Nagamato and Bissen-Miyajima2 introduced the first endocapsular devices, bu...

PURPOSE An unexplained clinical observation is the development of posterior capsular opacification (PCO), even when the central part of the posterior capsule has been removed. The purpose of this study was to investigate in vitro the mechanisms involved in the closure of the posterior capsulorrhexis in a capsular bag model. METHODS A sham extracapsular cataract extraction was performed in 71 ...

Posterior capsular opacification Yag laser PCIOL Pupil Visual acuity Cataract is one of the most leading cause of curable blindness all over world. In the developing word most popular method of cataract operation is extra capsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with posterior chamber into ocular lens in plantation eye (PCIOL) by Various Methods. This hold true for our county and Rajasthan state too...

PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of implantation of a capsular tension ring (CTR) and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) after lens extraction in subluxated cataracts. SETTING Department of Ophthalmology,General Hospital of PLA, Beijing, China. DESIGN Prospective case series. METHODS We selected 36 eyes in 34 patients with zonular dialysis <150°. After emulsification an...

INTRODUCTION This study aims to describe the preferences of ophthalmic anaesthesia for cataract extraction among ophthalmologists in Singapore. METHODS A nationwide questionnaire survey of all cataract surgeons in institutional and private practice in Singapore was conducted in August 2004. RESULTS The response rate was 61.1 percent (88 out of 144 eligible ophthalmologists surveyed). Phacoe...

INTRODUCTION the small-incision cataract surgery is gaining popularity among the ophthalmic surgeons. OBJECTIVE to compare the visual outcome of conventional extra-capsular cataract extraction (ECCE) and small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) in a hospital based community cataract program. MATERIALS AND METHODS aprospective interventional study without randomization was carried out includin...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the population health effects, costs and cost effectiveness of selected cataract surgery interventions in areas of the world with different epidemiological profiles. METHODS Effectiveness estimates are based on a review of the literature taking into account factors such as operative failure, complications and patient non-compliance. A population model was applied to foll...