ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of capsular tension ring (CTR) in phacoemulsification for the patients with subluxated lens extraction. Methods 15 patients (16 eyes) with subluxated ca tractous lenses were managed by implanting CTR after phacoemulsification and implantation of posterior chamber intraocular lens. Results Thirteen eyes with IOL were basically in the normal position, 3 with lightly tilting at 3 month after the operation. Postoperative visualacuity were all satisfitied. No complication was found caused by CTR. Conclusion It' s an effective way to perform phacoemulsification and CTR for cataract patients with subluxated lens. This method was simple with high security and good to the recovery of visual function in the early stage after the operation.