J Babol Univ Med Sci; 18(12); Dec 2016; PP: 7-12 Received: Jun 2 2016, Revised: Jul 27 2016, Accepted: Sep 27 2016. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is a standard method for treatment of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) in adults. However, there is not enough information available regarding the advantages and disadvantages of its conventional techniques...

OBJECTIVE To report the results of a specially designed closed ring with a square edge (endocapsular equator ring) in a young patient to prevent posterior capsular opacification. METHODS One eye of a 22-year-old atopic patient underwent endocapsular equator ring implantation with a 1-piece polymethylmethacrylate intraocular lens immediately after phacoemulsification at Hara Eye Hospital on Ja...