The unexpected guest: problem of iris reposition.
A 31-year-old male presented with a corneal laceration and iris prolapse in the left eye. The surgical repair was complicated by epithelial ingrowth on the lens capsule. The appropriate management of both the initial trauma and subsequent complication is discussed.
Orlin
S E
SE
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute, Philadelphia.
Farber
M G
MG
Brucker
A J
AJ
Frayer
W C
WC
D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011391:Prolapse