Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 339-341, February 2007

Iris damage by inadvertent cannula injection

  • Robert H. Osher, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Robert H. Osher, MD, Cincinnati Eye Institute, 19454 CEI Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, USA.

From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Accepted 26 August 2006.

Iris damage occurred in 2 patients due to the inadvertent forceful injection of a cannula. Despite luer lock syringes, the J-shaped cannula was injected during cortical removal in one eye and during hydration of the incision at the end of the procedure in the second eye. Iris damage should be added to the growing list of injuries that can result from cannula-related complications.

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 The author has no financial or proprietary interest in any material or product mentioned.

PII: S0886-3350(06)01426-X

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.08.063

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 339-341, February 2007

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