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ArticleAmerican journal of ophthalmology case reports2024

FLACS (Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery) combined with pupiloplasty in iris-lens coloboma.

German Castilla-Martinez, Cristian Fernandez-Martinez, Sandra Pardo-Lopez, Ruben Toledano-Martos, Fernando Hernandez-Artola

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German Castilla-MartinezUniversity General Hospital of Elche, Department of Ophthalmology, Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Cristian Fernandez-MartinezDeparment of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Sandra Pardo-LopezDeparment of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Ruben Toledano-MartosDeparment of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Fernando Hernandez-ArtolaDeparment of Pathology and Surgery, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Alicante, Spain.

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Abstract

Purpose: To describe the use of FLACS (Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery) and pupiloplasty technique employed in a cataract surgery associated with iris-lens-zonule coloboma, as well as to report the advantages that FLACS can provide in this type of complicated surgery. Observations: During FLACS (Victus® - TECHNOLAS, Bausch and Lomb Incorporated, USA), after the docking procedure, the parameters of capsulotomy, fragmentation and incisions were manually adjusted. Iris retractors were anchored to the edge of the anterior lens capsule to provide stability to the bag during phacoemulsification maneuvers, and a capsular tension ring and intraocular lens (IOL) were implanted. Iris repair was approached using a modification of the slip-knot technique. For this purpose, a 10 Conclusions and importance: In spite of the existing controversy regarding FLACS technology compared to conventional surgery, it seems to be beneficial in complicated cases such as cataracts associated with iris and lens coloboma, since it allows the modification of different parameters that facilitate and ensure surgery safety. On the other hand, the iris repair technique described facilitates manipulation of the iris sutures. In addition, complementary techniques such as the use of a capsular tension ring and pupiloplasty help to center and stabilize the IOL, and to reduce the symptoms derived from iris coloboma, obtaining a better visual quality.

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FemtosecondFLACSIris colobomaLens colobomaPupiloplasty

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