title: Iris repair after a catastrophic laser in situ keratomileusis complication.
abstract: This report illustrates the surgical approach to and results of a complex iris reconstruction. The presentation and long-term visual and architectural results (follow-up of 4 years) of the repair of a severe anterior segment injury after entry into the anterior chamber by a microkeratome during laser in situ keratomileusis is described. The techniques used in the repair are described in detail, and a historical review of iris repair techniques is presented.
authors.affiliation: Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Houston, Texas, USA. mhamill@bcm.tmc.edu
authors.forename: M Bowes
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Hamill
authors.forename: William H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Quayle
mesh_terms: D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged