Artificial iris devices: Benefits, limitations, and management of complications

Abstract

In patients with major iris defects ineligible for pupilloplasties, the artificial iris allows functionally and esthetically satisfactory anterior segment reconstruction. To prevent secondary complications, the artificial iris should only be implanted in aphakic or pseudophakic eyes and placed in the posterior chamber.

Long-term results after artificial iris implantation in patients with aniridia

“…The development of foldable, custom-tailored iris prostheses has been a significant advance for anterior segment iris reconstruction in patients with partial or full aniridia [15]. The artificial iris set a new standard with improved cosmetic results Fig.…”

Outcomes of implantation of modified capsule tension rings with multiple black occluder paddles for eyes with congenital and acquired iris defects: Report 3

“…[33][34][35] Ophtec devices are manufactured in blue, green, and brown; however, they are flat and without texture. HumanOptics devices are custom painted to match the fellow normal eye, if there is one, and they have texture.…”

A new knotless technique for combined transscleral fixation of artificial iris, posterior chamber intraocular lens, and penetrating keratoplasty

“…The anterior layer is colored like the natural iris by incorporating various medical-grade pigments into the silicone filler, allowing color matching with the remaining iris tissue in the same eye or the iris in the fellow eye. The posterior layer is colored uniformly black to completely block light transmission [3].…”