Enrique Suareze
King Khaled Eye Specialists Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Title: The utility of the verus ring in performing safe and efficient capsulorhexis in eyes with corneal scarring
Biography
Biography: Enrique Suareze
Abstract
Purpose: The Verus ring is a silicone ring-shaped intraocular device that can be injected onto the anterior lens capsule that can assist with sizing and centration of the capsulorhexis. Capsulorhexis during cataract surgery in patients with corneal scars can be challenging. In this study, we determine the safety and efficacy of the Verus ring during anterior capsulorhexis.
Methods: Eyes with mild to moderate corneal scars undergoing cataract surgery (n=18) were subjected to implantation of the Verus ring during capsulorhexis by a single surgeon. Outcome measures included complications during the capsulorhexis procedure and time taken to complete the capsulorhexis and surgeon feedback. Historical and surgeon controls (n=18) for capsulorhexis in patients with clear cornea were used as a comparative group.
Results: There were no complications related to the insertion and removal of the device. Anterior capsular extensions were not observed in any of the cases with corneal scarring. The capsulorhexis was well centered in all the eyes. Surgeon feedback indicated that the insertion of the device did not require steep learning curve other than careful following the instructions as noted in the instruction video and was of the opinion that it greatly enhanced safety and efficiency during the capsulorhexis process.
Conclusion: The Verus ring appears to be a useful device in performing safe and efficient capsulorhexis in patients with corneal scars undergoing cataract surgery.