| 摘要 |
<p>An improved endocapsular tension ring is provided which is particularly adapted to provide long-term stabilization and centralization of the capsular bag during and after intraocular surgery in patients having missing or damaged zonules. In one embodiment, the improved endocapsular tension ring includes an open-ended loop formed of biocompatible material that is constructed to be resilient to compression in the radial direction within the capsular bag to prevent shrinkage of the capsular bag during and after intraocular surgery. The improved endocapsular tension ring includes a fixation element joined to the open-ended loop that is adapted to be attached to the scleral wall of the eye and thereby stabilize and centralize the capsular bag within the posterior chamber of the eye without passing sutures through the capsular bag. Methods for implanting the improved endocapsular tension ring in the capsular bag of a human eye are also disclosed.</p> |
