Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome in cataract surgery

International Conference on Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgery

May 24-25, 2018 Osaka, Japan

Annavajjhala Venkatachalam

Lions Club of Hyderabad Sadhuram Eye Hospital, India

Keynote: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol

Abstract :

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) is a nightmare for cataract surgeons all around the world. The surgeon has to anticipate the complication and try to manage this unusual complication. In this paper, we will be discussing the different causes that lead to Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) like systemic usage of alpha-I blockers, local Pilocarpine eye drops etc., and intraoperative symptoms, signs and various ways of managing this complication.

Biography :

Annavajjhala Venkatachalam is a Senior Consultant, Ophthalmic Surgeon and a Post-Graduate Teacher of Ophthalmology. He has completed his Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology from Gujarat University and Fellowship in Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgeries from Aravind Eye Hospital, India. He is a Senior Cataract Surgeon in Hyderabad for the last 30 years having performed nearly 50,000+ cataract surgeries. Presently, he is a Consultant and Chief Technical Advisor at Lions Club of Hyderabad Sadhuram Eye Hospital and Director of Hyderabad Eye Hospital, India.
Email:drchalamvenkat@gmail.com