A new endocapsular open ring for prevention of anterior and posterior capsule opacification: 5 year results

Session Details

Session Title: Capsular Management

Session Date/Time: Sunday 23/09/2018 | 16:30-18:00

Paper Time: 17:39

Venue: Room A4

First Author: : I.Pallikaris GREECE

Co Author(s): :    G. Kontadakis                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the functionality of a new design of a thick endocapsular open ring for prevention of anterior capsule opacification (ACO) and posterior capsule opacification (PCO).

Setting:

Institute of Vision and Optics, University of Crete and University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Methods:

Prospective, interventional study of 15 patients (17 eyes) who underwent cataract surgery with phacoemulsification. During surgery, a thick endocapsular open ring (peripheral capsule reconstructor) was inserted into the capsular bag, prior to intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Six different models of IOL were implanted. Postoperatively, the degree of ACO and PCO was evaluated and described as none, mild, moderate, or severe.

Results:

The mean follow-up period was 62±5.2 months (range: 53-78 months). At the last follow-up, mild PCO was observed in only three eyes and mild ACO in three patients. The centration of IOLs was good in all but one eye, which had a tilted IOL.

Conclusions:

The results of this long term pilot study suggest that the implantation of a new design of thick endocapsular open ring is feasible and may contribute to the prevention of PCO and ACO after cataract surgery.

Financial Disclosure:

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