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Double-flanged-haptic and capsular tension ring or segment for sutureless fixation in zonular instability
Sergio Canabrava1, Leticia Bernardino2, Thais Batisteli3
1Cataract Department, Santa Casa of Belo Horizonte, 197, 1704 - Claudio Manoel Av., Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. sergiocanabrava@hotmail.com.
International Ophthalmology
|October 26, 2017
Summary
This study presents a sutureless technique for managing significant zonular dialysis during cataract surgery using a modified capsular tension ring (m-CTR) or capsular tension segment (CTS) with an intraocular lens haptic. This method offers a stable, suture-free option for complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Innovation
- Intraocular Lens Technology
Background:
- Zonular dialysis, a weakness or tear in the eye's zonules, complicates cataract surgery.
- Severe zonular dialysis (>120°) traditionally requires complex surgical management.
- Sutureless techniques are sought after to reduce surgical time and potential complications.
