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Tulika Chauhan¹, Isha Chaturvedi², Kanika Bhardwaj³

¹Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Services, Centre for Sight Eye Institute, New Delhi, India.

European Journal of Ophthalmology

|February 28, 2023

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Cosmetic iris implants, not approved for aesthetic use, cause severe eye complications like corneal decompensation and glaucoma. Early removal and corneal transplantation are crucial for managing these risks.

Keywords:

angle-closure glaucoma cataract corneal haze cosmetic iris implant

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Device Safety
Corneal Surgery

Background:

Iris implants were initially intended for treating iris defects causing photophobia and glare.
These implants are not approved for cosmetic use in healthy eyes by any regulatory body.
Illicit use of iris implants for cosmetic purposes has surged due to beautification trends.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on complications associated with cosmetic iris implants.
To present a case study of a patient with bilateral cosmetic iris implants experiencing severe ocular issues.

Main Methods:

Extensive literature review on cosmetic iris implants.
Case report of a patient with bilateral New-ColorIris implants presenting with complications.
Management involved explantation of implants and a DMEK Triple procedure.

Main Results:

Cosmetic iris implantation in phakic eyes leads to mechanical irritation, chronic inflammation, pigment dispersion, and endothelial cell loss.
Complications include corneal decompensation, glaucoma, and cataracts.
The case patient presented with bilateral corneal decompensation, glaucoma, and cataracts seven years post-implantation.

Conclusions:

Cosmetic iris implants pose significant risks and are associated with severe ocular pathologies.
Prompt explantation and appropriate surgical intervention, such as DMEK Triple, can manage these complications.
Highlighting the dangers of unapproved cosmetic implants is crucial for patient safety.