A Soemmering ring is often encountered in individuals who undergo cataract surgery in the initial years of life.

The fusion of the anterior capsule with the posterior capsule and uninhibited proliferation of epithelial cells lead to Soemmering ring formation (Figure 1).

Figure 1. The image shows a Soemmering ring with the haptic of a three-piece IOL trapped in the iris structure in a case with a posterior capsule defect.

Source: Priya Narang, MS, and Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth

Removal and management of a Soemmering ring need better understanding as it cannot be aspirated with a routine irrigation and aspiration cannula. The Soemmering ring needs to be carefully nudged out of the capsular enclosure; using a Sinskey or Lester hook is helpful to carry out the procedure. Once it is i

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