Challenges and Complication Management in Novel Artificial Iris Implantation

Table 2

Graduation of complications related to the artificial iris (AI) implantation.

Grade	Description	Event		% of total
0 (none)	Postoperative uneventful course of disease		38	74.5
1 (mild)	Unexpected events needed for noninvasive intervention with full recovery	Recurrent bleedings with IOP raise	1	2.0
		Minor but stable deviation of the iris	1	2.0
		Need for laser-assisted capsulotomy	2	3.9
2 (moderate)	Unexpected events needed for noninvasive intervention without full recovery	Suture cut through residual iris	1	2.0
		New onset of glaucoma with need for local therapy	3	5.9
		New onset of clinically corneal decompensation	3	5.9
3 (severe)	Unexpected or expected events leading to any surgical intervention	Suture loosening of AI/lens	2	3.9
		Artificial iris sub-/dislocation	3	5.9
		New vitreous strands or synechiae in the anterior chamber	2	3.9
		New onset or aggravation of glaucoma with need for surgical intervention (valve drainage device)	2	3.9
		New onset or aggravation of clinically corneal decompensation with a need for amniotic membrane transplantation	2	3.9
		New onset or aggravation of clinically corneal decompensation with a need for keratoplasty	5	9.8
		CME	3	5.9
		Retinal detachment	1	2.0