Can I read Loose Zonules in Cataract Surgery on EtoBox?

Loose Zonules in Cataract Surgery by Nandini Venkateswaran; Bonnie A. Henderson is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

What is Loose Zonules in Cataract Surgery about?

## Purpose of review This review will focus on identifying causes of zonulopathy during cataract surgery and discuss various modalities for treatment. ## Recent findings There are multiple different options for capsular bag support in the setting of zonulopathy, including capsular or iris hooks, capsular tension rings as well as capsular tension segments (CTS). Surgical techniques on how to insert these devices are many and can be customized based upon the surgeon's preference and the patient's eye anatomy. ## Summary Recognizing zonular weakness is critical to achieve stable postoperative vision and avoid future complications. Depending on the degree of zonulopathy, various treatment options can be pursued, ranging from capsular tension hooks or iris hooks, capsular tension rings or sutured or scleral fixated CTS.

Who reads Loose Zonules in Cataract Surgery?

Author

Nandini Venkateswaran; Bonnie A. Henderson

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Published

2021

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)