Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome often coexists with cataract in older age and poses significant challenges for the cataract surgeon. The capsule is more fragile, the zonules are weaker, and pupil dilation is poor, leading to a higher risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications. The use of capsular tension rings may help, but not all surgeons agree that their routine use is worthwhile. Our