Management of traumatic aniridia and aphakia with an iris reconstruction implant

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, United Kingdom. sathish@ukgateway.net

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

|July 5, 2003

Abstract:

We describe the clinical features and management of a 36-year-old man with aniridia and aphakia following blunt ocular trauma. Examination showed partial aniridia and aphakia. We discuss the various options available in the management of this patient and describe the surgical technique involved in the implantation of an iris reconstruction implant.

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