A lens capsule is a protective covering that surrounds the lens of the eye. It acts like a transparent bag that keeps the lens in place and helps maintain its shape. Full definition
After a careful history, the ocular examination consists of close evaluation of the PLR's (interested in posterior synechiae), menace responses, IOP's, and slit lamp biomicroscopy (especially interested in the anterior chamber depth, presence or absence of aqueous flare, presence or absence of keratic precipitates, and contour of the anterior lens capsule). (eyespecialistsforanimals.com)
Femtosecond laser - assisted cataract surgery, called a capsulotomy, cuts circles in lens capsules that are 12 times more precise than those achieved by the traditional method, as well as leaving edges that are twice as strong in the remaining capsule, which serves as a pocket in which the plastic replacement lens is placed. (ahealthblog.com)
Another complication involves the development of opacities on the remaining lens capsule. (vin.com)