Factors Predisposing To Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome: An Up-To-Date Meta-Analysis

    July 2022 in “ Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery ”
    Chrysanthos D. Christou, Stepan M. Esagian, Nikolaos Ziakas … Argyrios Tzamalis
    Studysummary This meta-analysis reports that male sex, hypertension, tamsulosin, finasteride, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics are significantly associated with increased risk of developing intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
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    2. Clinical Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: A Prospective Study International Ophthalmology · 2018
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    4. Risk Factors for Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: A Retrospective Study Acta Ophthalmologica · 2011
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