Custom-made iris prosthesis for iris defects following melanoma excision

Poster Details

First Author: A.Alrajhi SAUDI ARABIA

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To report outcome and complication of a case of iris prosthesis for sectorial defect resulted from excision of iris melanoma.

Setting:

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital

Methods:

A 30 years old who had iris melanoma excision and developed inferior sectorial defect. A custom made iris prosthesis matching the color of the iris was fashioned and sutured to the original iris.

Results:

Good visual outcome and cosmetic appearance was obtained. Mild sectorial corneal edema and low grade anterior uveitis were encountered with four years follow-up.

Conclusions:

Although iris defect can be successfully treated with cosmetically prepared color match iris prosthesis, however mild anterior uveitis and low endothelial cell count may result from iris prosthesis. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE?: No