Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Clinical-manifestations 3 Complications 4 More General Terms 5 References

Etiology

• complication associated with cataract surgery in patients on alpha-1 adrenergic blockers

Clinical-manifestations

• the iris of the eye becomes limp & moves in waves as a result of increases in fluid levels within the eye
• this can result in a painful & extended recovery period in those who have undergone cataract surgery

Complications

• may result in a reduction in visual acuity following cataract surgery

More General Terms

• syndrome
• eye disease (ophthalmopathy)

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 19(5): 2012 Drug-Induced Adverse Eye Effects Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]

intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS)