Implantation of ArtificialIris, a CustomFlex® iris prosthesis, in a trauma patient with an Artisan lens
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate probable complications of ArtificialIris implantation with iris-fixated intraocular lens.
Method: Development of photophobia, glare, and psychological strain during face-to-face communication in a 23-year-old man with a widespread traumatic iris defect terminate to make a decision for performing implantation an ArtificialIris (HumanOptics, Erlangen, Germany) under the remnant iris without removing the patient’s existing Artisan lens.
Results: Without any intraoperative or postoperative complications, the patient’s visual acuity increased by one line, the endothelial cell loss was comparable with the cell loss associated with standard cataract surgery, and the anterior chamber depth and anterior chamber anatomy did not change. At the final follow-up examination, the mean intraocular pressure (IOP) did not differ from baseline, and we achieved high level of patient satisfaction and subjective vision improvement. We discuss the particular importance of considering the patient’s expectations, the appropriate measurements, ways to perfect color evaluation, and the types of ArtificialIris products.
Conclusion: The implantation of the ArtificialIris in patients with aphakic iris-supported lenses (i.e., preexisting Artisan lenses) is a feasible approach and a useful option for patients with thin irises and iris hypoplasia who are at risk of subluxation or the dislocation of the PCIOL as well as those with sclerally fixed PCIOLs.
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