FIELD: medicine.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to ophthalmology and can be applied for crystalline lens capsule fixation in case of defect of Zinn ligaments. Needle with double thread is introduced under anterior capsule of crystalline lens in area where Zinn ligaments are absent and brought onto sclera through capsule sac in 2 mm from limb. Intraocular ring is implanted through tunnel into preliminarily prepared "recess" of anterior capsule in such a way that it passes between parts of double thread. Threads are pulled up. After extraction of cataract and IOL implantation threads are removed, with intracapsular ring being left in its place.
EFFECT: method ensures stability of IOL position.
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Dates
2013-06-20—Published
2011-09-22—Filed