Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthalmology, TS Misra Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, India
Case Report
Not All That Glitters Are Gold-Cosmetic Iris Implants
Author(s): Isha Chaturvedi* and 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 sole.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.25.16.1005