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    Top 5 Pearls for IFIS and Iris Prolapse

    Cataract Spotlight/AAO 2023
    Cataract/Anterior Segment, Complications

    In this presentation, Dr. Bryan Lee shares his top 5 surgical pearls for intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) and iris prolapse. He discusses the following:

    • planning ahead: IFIS association with an increased risk of complications, particularly when unexpected
    • using a ring (tight fissure; radial keratotomy or keratoconus; pterygium; bleb) versus hooks (provide more tension; helpful for seeing toric marks; reusable)
    • dealing with mild prolapse: "tap it in"
    • dealing with significant prolapse: "sweep the iris"
    • handling difficult scenarios
    This video is part of Cataract Spotlight 2023.