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Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing
Published on: May 5, 2022
Nonappositional repair of iridodialysis
Michael E Snyder1, Luke B Lindsell
1From the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, USA. msnyder@cincinnatieye.com
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We describe a novel "hang-back" surgical approach for repairing an iridodialysis. Instead of repositioning the iris tightly to the sclera, the detached peripheral iris is suspended by a suture inside the normal iris insertion, reducing corectopia and avoiding inadvertent coverage of the trabecular meshwork by peripheral iris. A horizontal mattress suture is placed ab interno via a paracentesis site and tightened to bring the iris periphery to inside and under the limbus, as viewed from the frontal plane. This technique provides an excellent functional and cosmetic result.
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Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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