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.
Thiagalingam
Sureka
S
Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
Tarongoy
Pamela
P
Hamrah
Pedram
P
Lobo
Ann-Marie
AM
Nagao
Karina
K
Barsam
Charles
C
Bellows
Robert
R
Pineda
Roberto
R
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