Search research articles

Related Concept Videos

Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment

Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment

Angle-closure glaucoma, or closed-angle glaucoma, is an eye condition where the iris bulges out and blocks the iridocorneal angle, resulting in a buildup of aqueous humor and increased intraocular pressure. Immediate medical attention is necessary due to the sudden onset of symptoms. The treatment for angle-closure glaucoma includes short-term and long-term approaches. Short-term treatment involves using eye drops like pilocarpine to lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor...

Focusing of Light in the Eye

Focusing of Light in the Eye

Light rays enter the eye through the cornea, a transparent dome-shaped tissue that is the eye's outermost layer. The cornea bends or refracts, light rays traveling to the pupil. The shape of the cornea determines how much of the light is bent and whether the image will be focused correctly on the retina at the back of the eye. Once the light has passed through both refraction layers, it converges into a single focal point onto a small area. This is where photoreceptors start transforming...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Monkeypox-associated keratitis and glabellar lesion mimicking a third eye.

BMJ case reports·2026

Same author

Partnering to Improve Pickleball Ocular Safety Awareness-Reply.

JAMA ophthalmology·2026

Same author

Ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disease.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

Same author

Ocular Anesthesia Techniques in Intravitreal Therapy: A Comparative Review.

Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina·2026

Same author

Advances in anterior segment imaging.

Current opinion in ophthalmology·2026

Same author

Pickleball Players' Reported Use of Protective Eyewear.

JAMA ophthalmology·2026

Same journal

Primary posterior optic buttonholing as a new standard-of-care: rationale, technique, advantages, and special indications.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

Same journal

Outcomes of allogeneic ocular surface stem cell transplantation.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

Same journal

Assessment of the aggregate index of systemic inflammation in dyslipidemia with dry eye disease: a retrospective case-control.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

Same journal

Incidence and clinical characterization of retinal detachment in acute retinal necrosis: a global federated database analysis.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

Same journal

Combined phacoemulsification and angle filtering procedures versus phacoemulsification with clinical outcomes in primary glaucoma coexisting with cataracts: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

Same journal

Case Report: Tube perforation after bleb reformation after PreserFlo MicroShunt implantation.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026

See all related articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 28, 2026

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Visual Outcomes in Cataract Surgery: A Novel Technique to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification Through IOL Rotation

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Visual Outcomes in Cataract Surgery: A Novel Technique to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification Through IOL Rotation

Published on: July 7, 2023

Reverse optic capture in cataract surgery: techniques, indications, and outcomes.

Eric W Lai¹, Daniel Henick¹, Brian Debroff¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States.

Frontiers in Ophthalmology

|March 27, 2026

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Reverse optic capture (ROC) is a surgical technique for intraocular lens (IOL) fixation. This review explores ROC

Keywords:

IOL capture IOL centration IOL rotational stability anterior capsulotomy capsular support lens capsule negative dysphotopsia reverse optic capture

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery

Published on: December 1, 2023

A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome

A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome

Published on: January 16, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Visual Outcomes in Cataract Surgery: A Novel Technique to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification Through IOL Rotation

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Visual Outcomes in Cataract Surgery: A Novel Technique to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification Through IOL Rotation

Published on: July 7, 2023

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery

Published on: December 1, 2023

A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome

A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome

Published on: January 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques
Intraocular Lenses

Background:

Reverse optic capture (ROC) is a surgical technique where the intraocular lens (IOL) optic is placed anterior to the capsulotomy, with haptics in the capsular bag.
Initially developed for posterior capsule rupture, ROC is now used for various complex cataract and refractive surgery scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the development, indications, outcomes, advantages, and limitations of the Reverse Optic Capture (ROC) technique.
To highlight ROC's role in managing specific complications and refractive errors.
To present a case study of ROC for treating negative dysphotopsia.

Main Methods:

Literature review of Reverse Optic Capture (ROC) techniques and outcomes.
Analysis of indications including posterior capsule issues, toric IOL rotation, and refractive correction.
Case presentation of ROC for negative dysphotopsia management.

Main Results:

ROC has evolved from managing posterior capsule rupture to addressing a wider range of complex cases.
The technique offers solutions for IOL fixation instability, toric IOL rotation, and refractive surprises.
ROC has demonstrated utility in treating negative dysphotopsia and correcting hyperopia.

Conclusions:

Reverse Optic Capture (ROC) is a versatile technique for intraocular lens (IOL) fixation in complex ophthalmic surgeries.
Further prospective studies are needed to fully establish ROC's role in achieving stable and predictable surgical outcomes.
ROC represents an evolving approach in cataract and refractive surgery for managing challenging scenarios.