Morcher Capsular Tension Ring

The capsular tension segment cts was designed with these considerations in mind.

Morcher capsular tension ring. Morcher capsular tension rings ctrs convert complex cataract cases from compromised zonular integrity into routine cases. What is a capsular tension ring ctr. Capsular tension rings 1 question. The device also made of pmma is a partial ring design spanning 90 degrees with a raised single eyelet centrally which is designed to sit anterior to the anterior capsule figure 2.

The standard morcher ctr comes in three sizes based on uncompressed diameter. The ctr is designed to be implanted into the capsular bag and left permanently in place. Schild am rosentreter a hellmich m et al. Capsular tension rings ctrs are indicated to stabilize weakened broken or missing zonules preventing iol decentration after capsular shrinkage.

Morcher capsular tension rings ctrs are manufactured from one piece pmma and stabilise the capsule in cases of damaged or missing zonules. Anatomic evaluation of the morcher capsular tension ring by ultrasound biomicroscopy. Morcher capsular tension rings ctr are designed to stabilize the capsule and have undergone extensive clinical testing by a large panel of u s. The rings reduce the risk of damaging the capsule or zonula during surgery as they simplify the implantation of foldable iols due to better centering of the iol which is beneficial in cases of future capsular bag shrinkage.

The ctr is a pmma open ring device with blunt tipped eyelets at either end. 12 3 mm compresses to 10 mm morcher 14 used for axial length 24 mm 13 mm compresses to 11 mm morcher 14c. Designed to stabilize the capsular bag. Morcher capsular tension rings stabilize the capsule in case of defective or missing zonules.

The capsular tension segment. Morcher type 14 ctrs are are available in 3 different diameters to accommodate patients individual capsular bags. J cataract refract surg 2006. The morcher capsular ten sion ring is a prosthetic device designed to stabilize the crystalline lens capsule in the presence of weak or partially absent zonules in adult patients under going cataract extraction with an intraocular lens.

Designed to stabilize the capsular bag in cases of damaged or missing zonules. The cionni ctr is specially designed for scleral fixation with suture. Of the cincinnati eye institute recognized from his early experience using the standard morcher ctr that there was a need for greater stability when confronted with a zonular dehiscence greater than 135.