The Role of Optic Capture in Ophthalmic Surgery

The creation of an opening in the lens capsule that is smaller than the IOL optic means that optic can be captured to provide fixation, centration, and long term stability. Optic Capture has been shown to be an innovative method to secure an intraocular lens during ophthalmic surgery. The aim of this Research Topic is to identify the current usage and develop future applications of the optic capture technique. We welcome articles focused, but not limited to the following variations of optic capture:

• haptics in the sulcus and IOL optic capture through a CCC

• haptics in the sulcus and IOL optic capture through an anterior capsule opening and a posterior CCC (PCCC)

• haptics in the capsular bag and IOL optic capture through a PCCC

• haptics in the capsular bag and IOL optic capture through an anterior CCC

• haptics in the sulcus and IOL capture through a capsular membrane opening

• haptics posterior to the capsular bag and IOL capture through a capsular membrane opening

• optic through an anterior CCC to secure a toric IOL

In addition, we seek novel techniques of optic capture to provide IOL fixation, centration and IOL stability. Furthermore, future IOL designs may be developed to take advantage of capsular fixation techniques and improved IOL fixation.

Keywords: Optic capture, IOL, lens, ophthalmic surgery

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