Patients are often amazed by the magic of the pinhole in addressing refractive issues when we check visual acuity in … More
Tag: pupilloplasty
1701: don’t just break synechiae, fix pupil
This patient had a prior history of anterior uveitis which resulted in the formation of synechiae from the iris to … More
1556: iridodialysis repair
The iris is a wimpy tissue that is very delicate and susceptible to damage during cataract surgery. This is relatively … More
1555: Pupilloplasty made easy
The iris can be sutured, typically using 10-0 polypropylene, to help restore the pupil anatomy in cases of iris trauma. … More
1491: creating a pupil for Axenfeld Rieger
Axenfeld Rieger syndrome is a rare condition where the iris and pupil do not develop correctly in utero and in … More
1454: peeling off the pupillary membrane
This patient has a long history of prior uveitis / anterior iritis which caused synechiae where the iris became adherent … More
1241: Resident ACIOL and Pupilloplasty
When you look at this post-op slit-lamp microscope photo, you may initially think that it looks less than ideal. But … More
1077: traumatic cataract & pupilloplasty
This patient sustained blunt trauma to his eye and then developed chronic mydriasis and a cataract with significant zonular loss. … More
Pupillary Cerclage Technique
In cases of chronic traumatic mydriasis, we can use sutures to reconstruct a pupil of a reasonable diameter. We have … More