Our guest surgeon, Dr Sergio Kwitko from Brazil, is superbly talented at complex anterior segment surgery and he presented this … More
Tag: capsular tension ring
2769: first time using capsular tension ring
Using a capsular tension ring for the first time requires a deliberate, unhurried approach and a clear understanding of zonular … More
2669: Quiz: What does this sign mean?
You are about to start doing phaco chop for this white cataract and you notice that the capsulorhexis is no … More
2661: surprise zonular compromise
This is a great case showcasing the talents of a fantastic surgeon who notices zonulopathy during phaco of a dense … More
2158: How to fix this traumatic cataract?
You cannot fully undo trauma, especially when it comes to the eye and delicate ocular structures. This patient sustained ocular … More
2157: What is going on with that CTR?
Inserting a capsular tension ring (CTR) is not as simple as it sounds. This ring has a spring tension to … More
2136: secure the IOL, CTR, and bag complex
This patient has a history of prior cataract surgery with CTR placement and pseudo-exfoliation glaucoma. You can see an active … More
2132: how to manage a floppy old bag
Once the capsulorhexis is started, it is clear that this patient has severe zonulopathy. The wrinkling of the anterior lens … More
2115: Quiz: What happened with the CTR?
Look carefully at the title photo and let me know what you think is going on with the CTR? What … More
2083: Quiz: how to manage zonular dialysis?
Look at the picture here and you will see a red reflex indicating a quadrant (or more) of zonular laxity … More
2082: traumatic cataract CTR placement
Our guest surgeon presents a case of a traumatic cataract with zonulopathy. A capsular tension ring is implanted prior to … More
2028: safety suture for CTRs
This video shows a technique of using a safety suture, often a 10-0 prolene or similar, to be able to … More
1935: Cataract Quiz: What is your next move?
Study this title picture carefully and look at the tip of the yellow arrow. What is going on here? And … More
1820: monocular with pseudo-exfoliation
Ophthalmologists are very familiar with pseudo-exfoliation syndrome since it makes the cataract surgery more challenging due to poor dilation or … More
1810: severe zonular loss with Cionni ring
Cases like this are stressful and just looking at this picture should make your heart beat faster. There is a … More
1745: Ahmed capsular segment placement
This is a tough case where the surgeons learns intra-operatively that there is a quadrant of poor zonular support. An … More
1614: PXF, shallow AC, DWC, zonulopathy
This is a tough case with many challenges: pseudo-exfoliation syndrome, a shallow anterior chamber, a dense white cataract (with intumescence), … More
1612: retrieval of a lost CTR
When implanting a capsular tension ring, particularly in a challenging case, there is always that tiny fear that it may … More
1485: how I know zonular support is weak
Weak zonular support makes cataract surgery far more challenging and increases the potential risks such as vitreous prolapse, retained lens … More
1474: ASCRS case 5: when & how CTRs
Capsular tension rings (CTRs) are important devices that can facilitate cataract surgery in cases where the zonular support is weak … More
1453: Quiz: What is your next step?
This is a tough case where the nucleus is very dense and difficult to chop, but the bigger challenge is … More
1390: CTR insertion with cortex in bag
It is easiest to insert the capsular tension ring (CTR) when the capsular bag is completely empty of lens material. … More
1365: suture fixated Cionni Ring (CTR)
This patient sustained ocular trauma which resulted in a traumatic cataract and loss of about 5 to 6 clock hours … More
1352: capsular tension rings: when & how
This is my presentation for today, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Hawaiian Eye Meeting and it is a concise … More
1232: traumatic loss of zonular support
This patient sustained severe ocular trauma that resulted in loss of more than 180 degrees of zonular support. He has … More
Capsular Tension Ring Placement
Our guest surgeon is Dr. Bhagyashri Deshmukh from Amravati, India and she is presenting a traumatic cataract case with a … More