Complications of cosmetic iris implants.
Cosmetic intraocular iris implants for the purpose of changing iris color have recently been developed; however, little is known about their safety. We report a patient who had bilateral implantation of colored silicone iris implants solely for cosmetic reasons. The rapid development of uveitis, corneal decompensation, and ocular hypertension resulted in the need for explantation of the implants. Placement of these devices should require specific medical indications and meticulous surgery with early and long-term evaluation.
Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
Sureka
S
Thiagalingam
Pamela
P
Tarongoy
Pedram
P
Hamrah
Ann-Marie
AM
Lobo
Karina
K
Nagao
Charles
C
Barsam
Robert
R
Bellows
Roberto
R
Pineda
D000328:Adult; D015715:Corneal Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris; D008297:Male; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery