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intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS)
Etiology:
- complication associated with cataract surgery in patients on alpha-1 adrenergic blockers
Clinical manifestations:
- the iris of the eye becomes limp & moves in waves as a result of increases in fluid levels within the eye
- this can result in a painful & extended recovery period in those who have undergone cataract surgery
Complications:
- may result in a reduction in visual acuity following cataract surgery
General
syndrome
eye disease (ophthalmopathy)
intraoperative complication
References
- Prescriber's Letter 19(5): 2012
Drug-Induced Adverse Eye Effects
Detail-Document#: 280508
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