Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: Updated Perspectives

    February 2020 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”
    Christou CD, Ioannis Tsinopoulos, Nikolaos Ziakas, Argyrios Tzamalis
    TLDR Identifying and managing risk factors before cataract surgery is crucial to prevent complications.
    The document discussed intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) as a persistent challenge in cataract surgery, emphasizing the importance of identifying preoperative risk factors such as tamsulosin intake, gender, age, and various medications. It highlighted the necessity of preoperative prophylaxis and surgical technique modifications to manage IFIS effectively. A multidisciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists and urologists was recommended to enhance awareness and management strategies. The document concluded that understanding and documenting these risk factors preoperatively were crucial to prevent significant visual morbidity during surgery.
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