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1Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Purpose:
To discuss problems associated with the implantation of two Morcher iris diaphragm models.
Methods:
We describe the history, intraoperative complications, and postoperative complications of 5 patients with specific Morcher iris implants.
Results:
We implanted Morcher 50D devices in 1 patient and Morcher 96S devices in 4 patients. Complications included postoperative rotation, device mis-sizing, difficult intraoperative rotation, zonular dehiscence, and intraoperative hemorrhage.
Conclusion:
Artificial iris implantation has a steep learning curve. With widespread availability on the horizon in the United States, the sharing of surgical experiences is key to achieving the best outcomes for patients.
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