Technique for removal of a capsular tension ring from the vitreous

Abstract Purpose To report a new technique for safely and quickly removing a displaced capsular tension ring from the vitreous cavity. Design Two interventional case reports. Participants The authors retrospectively reviewed the charts of two patients with displaced capsular tension rings (CTRs). Intervention Surgical removal of the displaced CTRs was performed in two patients. Main outcome measures Visual and anatomic outcomes. Results The CTRs were removed surgically, in case 1 by cutting the CTR into two pieces before removal and in case 2 by using the CTR injector to remove the CTR in one piece through a sclerotomy site. Both patients had good visual and anatomic outcomes. Conclusions The described technique of removing a displaced CTR in one piece through a sclerotomy site using the CTR injector provides a safe and efficient method of CTR removal. Cutting the CTR into two or more pieces for removal is not recommended.