Artificial iris
An artificial iris is a surgically implanted device to treat damage or absence of the iris of the eye.[1]
In 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first artificial iris, CustomFlex Artificial Iris, made of medical grade silicone.[2]
The device improves vision by controlling the amount of light let into the eye. It also improves cosmetic appearance.[2] There are a number of surgical techniques for implanting the prosthetic.[3]
References
- ^ "Iris Implants Advance—but Face Continuing Challenges". American Academy of Ophthalmology. 1 February 2013.
- ^ a b Commissioner, Office of the. "Press Announcements - FDA approves first artificial iris". www.fda.gov.
- ^ Mayer, Christian; Tandogan, Tamer; Hoffmann, Andrea E.; Khoramnia, Ramin (June 2017). "Artificial iris implantation in various iris defects and lens conditions". Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 43 (6): 724–731. doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.06.003.