Capsular bag intraocular lens fixation with retention of the anterior capsule

In-the-bag fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) may be performed with greater protection of the uveal tract if the anterior capsule is retained so the IOL is almost completely enveloped in the capsular bag. A surgical technique for capsular bag fixation without anterior capsulectomy and a bulbous-tipped scratcher devised for use with this technique are described.