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    Secondary Enlargement of Capsulorhexis

    By David F. Chang, MD
    Cataract/Anterior Segment

    One sign of zonular weakness is floppiness of the anterior capsular rim. A CTR is implanted prior to insertion of a 3-piece acrylic IOL. Secondary enlargement of the capsulorhexis is then performed.