title: Phacoemulsification and lens-iris diaphragm retropulsion syndrome.
abstract: Lens-iris diaphragm retropulsion syndrome is mainly caused by a reverse pupillary block as a result of a defect or laxity in the zonular apparatus. It is characterized by a posterior displacement of the lens-iris diaphragm with posterior iris bowing, pupil dilation, and pain. The authors describe a new management technique using an iris hook retractor to lift the iris to relieve the pupillary block.
authors.affiliation: Hospital de la Esperanza, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nahra Saad
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Castilla Cespedes
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martinez Palmer
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pazos Lopez
mesh_terms: D000867:Anterior Chamber; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome