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