Peripheral iris erosions associated with pediatric intraocular lens implants

Eight children in whom 2-loop iridocapsular lenses or 2-loop iris suture lenses were implanted have exhibited peripheral iris erosion adjacent to the IOL haptic, through the iris stroma, and eventually through the iris pigment epithelium. The process appears to be very gradual and these patients have exhibited no signs of iris irritation of hyphema. No treatment has been instituted.