Capsule Support Devices

Objectives

• Describe indications for placing capsule support devices
• Describe/Demonstrate placement of capsule tension ring (CTR)
• Early placement
• Late placement
• Describe when to use a right vs a left CTR
• Describe/Demonstrate placement of capsular hooks

Reading

• Henderson BA. Essentials of Cataract Surgery, second edition. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc., 2014. (WW 260 E78 2014). isbn 978-1-61711-0672
• Chapter 24: Zonular Instability and Endocapsular Tension Rings
  (UIHC Link)
• • Kim, Terry. Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions, second edition. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc., 2014
• Question 32: The Capsular bad is unexpectedly mobil during phaco. When should I implant a capsular tension ring and which size should I use?

Videos

Simulation