Modified hydrodissection to prevent intraoperative iris prolapse. Issue 12 (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huynh, Michelle L.; Sanders, Riley; Sallam, Ahmed B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. Volume 46:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 1680
• Page End: 1681
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000275
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-3350

Abstract

Abstract : A modified hydrodissection technique to prevent intraoperative iris prolapse is presented. The phacoemulsification tip is inserted into the main ocular incision while hydrodissection is performed through a side-port incision. Placement of the phacoemulsification tip in this location prevents iris prolapse. This technique can be used routinely and might be especially applicable in cases with a high risk for iris prolapse, such as in intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome.