ReviewAdvances in ophthalmology practice and research
Research progress of lens zonules.
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- Improvement of the detection ability for zonular weakness before cataract surgery by comparing predicted and measured left-right differences in anterior chamber depth.Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Functional and anatomical outcomes of Yamane technique-based scleral fixation after complicated cataract surgery versus IOL extraction.BMC ophthalmology · 2026Article
- A deep learning-based classification method for subclinical zonular laxity in AS-OCT images.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Ultrasound biomicroscopy analysis of age-related trends in lens stability in cortical cataracts.International journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Diagnosis of congenital ectopia lentis: a case report and review of the literature.Journal of medical case reports · 2025Review
- In Vivo Brillouin Analysis of Lens Nucleus and Cortex in Adult Myopic Eyes and Their Correlation With Accommodation.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2025Article
- Biomechanical simulations of crystalline lens oscillations resulting from the changes in the gaze in an accommodated eye.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- The Role of the Vitreous Zonule in Preoperative Diagnosis of Zonular Laxity in Primary Angle-Closure Disease.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Comparative morphological analysis of the zonular apparatus in porcine, feline, and canine species.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Unveiling the Mysteries of the Chinese lens zonule balance tension: A statistical analysis.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Oxidative Stress and Cataract Formation: Evaluating the Efficacy of Antioxidant Therapies.Biomolecules · 2024Review
- Human lens epithelial cells induce the inflammatory response when placed into the lens capsular bag model of posterior capsular opacification.Molecular vision · 2024Article
- Aqueous humor metabolomic profiling identifies a distinct signature in pseudoexfoliation syndrome.Frontiers in molecular biosciences · 2024Article
- Anterior chamber depth and vitreous zonule integrity as biomarkers for intraoperative capsule laxity in angle closure.Advances in ophthalmology practice and researchArticle
- Biomechanical contributions to cataract development and implications for treatment strategies.Advances in ophthalmology practice and researchReview
- Complications of high myopia: An update from clinical manifestations to underlying mechanisms.Advances in ophthalmology practice and researchReview
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Abstract
Background: The lens zonule, a circumferential system of fibres connecting the ciliary body to the lens, is responsible for centration of the lens. The structural, functional, and positional abnormalities of the zonular apparatus can lead to the abnormality of the intraocular structure, presenting a significant challenge to cataract surgery. Main text: The lens zonule is the elaborate system of extracellular fibers, which not only centers the lens in the eye but also plays an important role in accommodation and lens immunity, maintains the shape of the lens, and corrects spherical aberration. The zonules may directly participate in the formation of cataract via the immune mechanism. Abnormal zonular fibers that affect the position and shape of the lens may play an important role in the pathogenesis of angle closure disease and increase the complexity of the surgery. Capsular tension rings and related endocapsular devices are used to provide sufficient capsular bag stabilization and ensure the safety of cataract surgery procedures. Better preoperative and intraoperative evaluation methods for zonules are needed for clinicians. Conclusions: The microstructure, biomechanical properties, and physiological functions of the lens zonules help us to better understand the pathogenesis of cataract and glaucoma, facilitating the development of safer surgical procedures for cataract. Further studies are needed to carefully analyze the structure-function relationship of the zonular apparatus to explore new treatment strategies for cataract and glaucoma.
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