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Modified capsular tension ring injector minimizes risks
A modified injector reduces risks associated with the insertion of capsular tension rings in eyes with lax zonules, according to a report.“Inserting a CTR with two instruments is quite difficult, especially for a beginner surgeon,” corresponding author Anca Cristina Dogaroiu, MD, told Ocular Surgery News. “When a CTR is implanted using the classic maneuver, there is a very high risk of intraoperative complications including the implantation of the CTR into the sulcus or, worse, into the vitreous cavity.”