Focal areas of lens capsule damage can pose additional challenges during planned cataract surgery. The surgical approach to phacoemulsification of the subluxated crystalline lens differs depending on the degree of zonulopathy and the underlying pathophysiologic origin.
Surgical management of cataract associated with zonular dialysis is a unique challenge for the ophthalmic surgeon. Implantation of a capsular tension ring (CTR) can stabilize a loose lens and allow the surgeon to complete phacoemulsification and IOL implantation.
