OCT 27, 2011
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Secondary Enlargement of Capsulorhexis
CTR Insertion, Post-IOL
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CTR Insertion, Pre-IOL
By David F. Chang, MD
Cataract/Anterior Segment
Another sign of zonular weakness is laxity of the anterior capsule. This may cause the cystotome to dimple the anterior capsule prior to perforating it. A CTR is implanted prior to inserting a 3-piece acrylic IOL. Secondary enlargement of the capsulorhexis is performed.