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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 69-73 |
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Iris reconstruction: A perspective on the modern surgical armamentarium
Alexandra Crawford1, Simone Freundlich2, Jie Zhang2, Charles Ninian John McGhee1
1 Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland; Department of Ophthalmology, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Correspondence Address:
Prof. Charles Ninian John McGhee
Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Private Bag 92019, University of Auckland, Auckland
New Zealand
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_160_21
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The surgical reconstruction of eyes with iris defects is almost invariably complex and challenging. A number of prosthetic iris devices are available including large-incision, rigid diaphragm, aniridic intraocular lens style devices, small-incision devices incorporating a capsular ring, and flexible, customized, small-incision iris prostheses. The surgical techniques for rehabilitation are dictated by the configuration of the iris defect, the presence of concurrent ocular pathology, and the functional complaint of the patient. Successful rehabilitation requires careful surgical planning and appropriate patient selection. Nonetheless, endowed with the modern surgical armamentarium, the reconstructive surgeon may achieve significant functional and cosmetic improvement.
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