Optimal timing of capsular tension ring implantation in pseudoexfoliation syndrome

ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the appropriate timing capsular tension ring implantation in cases zonular weakness due pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Methods: This prospective, comparative performed at Ophthalmology Department Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey. There were 43 patients included study. Group 1 (16 patients) had early implantation, and group 2 (27 late implantation. Patients with syndrome who underwent phacoemulsification surgery, posterior chamber intraocular lens Intraoperative complications difficulties either or cortex removal evaluated each eye. Results: no significant difference between groups difficulty (p=0.124). differed significantly (p=0.003). observed 3 11 2; not (p=0.18). Posterior capsule fluctuations 8 (29.5%) 2, which resulted rupture patients. Conclusions: Cortex is more difficult may cause problems surgeon must consider risk-to-benefit ratio versus insertion for optimal