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Abstract #70533 Published in IGR 18-2

Postoperative results of cosmetic iris implants

Galvis V; Tello A; Corrales MI
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2016; 42: 1518-1526


UNASSIGNED: The purpose of this review was to evaluate the postoperative results of cosmetic iris implants. A systematic review of studies reporting postoperative outcomes of cosmetic iris implants identified 26 studies and 3 videos, comprising 128 eyes. In 88 (68.8%) of the eyes, the device required explantation due to complications. Secondary glaucoma occurred in 59 eyes, uveitis in 39 eyes, cataract in 22 eyes, and severe endothelial cell loss or corneal decompensation in 44 eyes. In 8 eyes, the final corrected distance visual acuity was counting fingers or worse. The review showed that cosmetic iris implants resulted in a substantial number of cases with severe complications. The finding strongly suggests that this cosmetic surgical technique should be avoided. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: None of the authors has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

From the Centro Oftalmológico Virgilio Galvis (Galvis, Tello, Corrales), Floridablanca and the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (Galvis, Tello), Bucaramanga, Colombia.

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Classification:

9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
2.8 Iris (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)



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