A Soemmering ring is often encountered in individuals who undergo cataract surgery in the initial years of life.
The fusion of the anterior capsule with the posterior capsule and uninhibited proliferation of epithelial cells lead to Soemmering ring formation (Figure 1).
Removal and management of a Soemmering ring need better understanding as it cannot be aspirated with a routine irrigation and aspiration cannula. The Soemmering ring needs to be carefully nudged out of the capsular enclosure; using a Sinskey or Lester hook is helpful to carry out the procedure. Once it is in the anterior