Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Isha Chaturvedi*, Tulika Chauhan
Iris implants were originally described as an option to treat photophobia and glare associated with aniridia, coloboma, corectopia or any other causes of acquired or congenital iris defects. They are not designed to be used in healthy phakic eyes and not approved by regulatory bodies anywhere in the world for cosmesis. However, widespread publicity and the compulsive need for beautification has popularized the illicit use of these implants. Implantation into phakic eyes causes mechanical irritation of angle structures leading to chronic inflammation, pigment dispersion, prolonged endothelial cell loss and angle closure. The consequences are dire, leading to presentation of such patients with serious complications involving the cornea, angle and lens. Here is a short review of available literature on cosmetic iris implants. It is to be emphasized that implantation of these devices solely for a better cosmetic appearance is a malpractice. In order to treat the complications associated with deficient iris there are safer devices available and approved. There is a need to spread patient awareness regarding the same.
Published Date: 2025-11-09; Received Date: 2024-10-07