Iris Reconstruction

Patients with iris defects often suffer from poor cosmesis and debilitating visual dysfunction that includes glare, photophobia, monocular diplopia, loss of visual acuity, and poor contrast sensitivity. 1 Iris reconstruction offers a means of addressing these problems when more conservative measures...

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Published inMore Phaco Nightmares pp. 143 - 154
Main Authors Truong, David T., Miller, Kevin M.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published CRC Press 2018
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Summary:Patients with iris defects often suffer from poor cosmesis and debilitating visual dysfunction that includes glare, photophobia, monocular diplopia, loss of visual acuity, and poor contrast sensitivity. 1 Iris reconstruction offers a means of addressing these problems when more conservative measures, such as darkly tinted sunglasses, colored or artificial pupil contact lenses, or corneal tattooing, are insufficient. 2-4 Iris defects, both congenital and acquired, are often associated with significant ocular comorbidities that must be managed concurrently by the enterprising surgeon. Affected eyes have often had multiple surgeries prior to presentation, and the surgical approach depends upon the extent of iris defect and the overall condition of the eye including the cornea, iris, lens or capsular bag, and retina.
ISBN:9781630914394
1630914398
DOI:10.1201/9781003525097-14