Phacoemulsification and lens-iris diaphragm retropulsion syndrome.
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.
Nahra Saad
Daniel
D
Hospital de la Esperanza, Barcelona, Spain.
Castilla Cespedes
Miguel
M
Martinez Palmer
Ana
A
Pazos Lopez
Marta
M
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