Intraocular lens optic capture: a fixture for over 35 years

The creation of a round, continuous curvilinear opening in the lens capsule has enabled techniques to fixate or capture the intraocular lens (IOL) optic through the opening to achieve fixation of the IOL. Optic capture enable IOL fixation and centration even in the absence of an intact capsular bag. This was first described for usage in the anterior capsule, but has subsequently been shown to be useful not only for the posterior capsule, but even for double fixation through intact curvilinear openings in both anterior and posterior capsules. This editorial reviews the many different techniques of optic capture that evolved over the last 35 years.