A Simple Surgical Technique to Repair Large Iridodialysis

Abstract

A large and clinically symptomatic iridodialysis often requires surgical repair. In literature, many complex and surgically complicated techniques have been described which are not possible for a general ophthalmologist to replicate in routine operation theater settings. We describe a simple technique of repairing a large iatrogenic iridodialysis and implantation of a posterior-iris-fixated intraocular lens (IOL) in a single-sitting. We found it to be a safe, less traumatic, simple surgery which requires minimum instrumentation, provides maximum patient comfort and has satisfactory cosmetic results.

Triple Procedures for Mechanical Ocular Trauma

“…[11], [12] Iris injuries like iridodialysis are the most common and is minimally invasive. [5], [6], [13] A McCannel suture iridodialysis repair was performed using double-armed sutures and fixating the peripheral iris to the scleral wall, approximately 1 mm posterior to the limbus. It begins with one needle entering the anterior chamber through the corneoscleral limbus and then pierces the iris base and exiting the chamber angle and sclera.…”