What are your best strategies for managing intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery when the iris becomes incarcerated in the paracentesis immediately after anterior wound construction?
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Ophthalmology · Center For Advanced Eye Care
Look for sources of posterior pressure—lid speculum, patient positioning, breath holding, etc.
Remake the paracentesis higher on the cornea.
For the main wound, use a longer tunnel and place it higher on the cornea. Try to end the wound at or over the papillary margin.
Use Omidria or epi in the bott...