About Video

The video shows implantation of a capsule tension ring in a case of subluxated lens. CTR can be implanted using forceps or a specially made injector. The timing of CTR insertion is important since it is certainly of greater advantage to insert the CTR prior to emulsifying the nucleus for it reduces the intraoperative herniation of the vitreous into the anterior chamber due to partial reformation of the capsular zonular anatomic barrier. It also provides effective countertraction by the capsular