Frayed Iris with Buttonhole Repair

Steven G. Safran, MD

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This is a patient who had a frayed iris after cataract surgery referred in for repair. She was bothered by glare and the cosmesis created by the defect. The frayed area was oversewn during which a buttonhole developed threatening to extend the problem more peripherally. This video demonstrates the technique of repairing this problem.

Posted: 12/27/2016

Keywords:

Iris reconstruction

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Suturing

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Name: Frayed Iris with Buttonhole Repair
Uploaded: 2016-12-27T09:22:00+00:00
Description: This is a patient who had a frayed iris after cataract surgery referred in for repair. She was bothered by glare and the cosmesis created by the defect. The frayed area was oversewn during which a buttonhole developed threatening to extend the problem more peripherally. This video demonstrates the technique of repairing this problem.