Removal of a Cosmetic Iris Prosthesis

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Mohammed ElMallah, MD, presents the removal of a "NewColorIris" cosmetic Iris implant. The prosthesis was removed secondary to the development of uveitic glaucoma as well as ongoing corneal endothelial cell loss.

Posted: 4/09/2012

Removal of a Cosmetic Iris Prosthesis

Mohammed ElMallah, MD, presents the removal of a "NewColorIris" cosmetic Iris implant. The prosthesis was removed secondary to the development of uveitic glaucoma as well as ongoing corneal endothelial cell loss.

Posted: 4/09/2012

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ari weitzner

13 years ago

yea- you really have to be nuts to have this thing implanted.

Mohammed ElMallah

13 years ago

Iritis, secondary glaucoma, endothelial cell loss. Also, a case report of bilateral CRVO's.

ari weitzner

13 years ago

this thing caused glaucoma and corneal decomp? wow- wouldnt have expected that. but im sure the color change was worth it! i have a suspicion informed consent is not so meticulous in panama as it is here.

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