Efficacy of a capsular tension ring for phacoemulsification in eyes with zonular dialysis

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Authors

Soosan Jacob · Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital

Amar Agarwal · Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital

Agarwal Athiya · Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital

Sunita Agarwal · Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital

Nishant Patel · Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital

Vikas Lal · Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital

Abstract

Phacoemulsification with in-the-bag PC IOL and CTR implantation in eyes with zonular dialysis of up to approximately 150 degrees had a success rate of 90.47%. Visual recovery was not as good as in normal eyes because of the problems associated with zonular dialysis.

Topics & Keywords

Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Glaucoma and retinal disorders Retinal and Macular Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volume 29, Issue 2, pp. 315-321

DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(02)01534-1

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