Endocapsular ring fixOflex preserves structure of capsular bag

HELSINKI — At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons winter meeting, Ioannis Pallikaris, MD, PhD, announced that his fixOflex endocapsular ring received a CE mark under the EU Medical Device Regulation.
Manufacturer Eye PCR said that the device will be commercially available soon to minimize risks and optimize outcomes of modern refractive cataract surgery.
FixOflex, an implantable ring made of hydrophilic acrylic, is designed to preserve the natural three-dimensional structure of the capsular bag after crystalline lens removal and to provide a stable bed for IOLs. By