Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS), a potential complication during cataract removal surgery, was first reported in 2005 and is thought to be mediated by atrophy of the iris ...
Inquire about use of tamsulosin, other α-blockers, especially in male patients with known BPH.
Review patient use of other medications linked to IFIS.
Attention should be paid to signif...
Management begins with prevention (1)[B].
Prior to cataract surgery, men and women should be screened for any current or prior use of medications associated with IFIS (6).
Patients with any degree of cataract formation who may be surgical candidates in t...
418801006 intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (disorder)
420545001 Tamsulosin-associated floppy iris syndrome
IFIS is a potential complication of cataract removal surgery .
Greatest risk for the development of IFIS is conferred by current or any former use of α-antagonists, especially tamsulosi...
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