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Herranz Cabarcos A, Pifarré Benítez R, Martínez Palmer A. Impact of intraoperative floppy IRIS syndrome in cataract surgery by phacoemulsification: Analysis of 622 cases. ARCHIVOS DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE OFTALMOLOGIA 2023; 98:78-82. [PMID: 36368628 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftale.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Small pupil syndromes, including IFIS, increase the risk of complications during cataract surgery if proper surgical planning is not performed. Tamsulosin is associated with a very significant increase in the risk of IFIS, due to the prolonged inactivation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle fiber of the iris. MATERIAL AND METHODS Single-center prospective observational study, carried out at the Hospital de l'Esperança - Parc de Salut Mar. RESULTS 622 eyes of 502 patients were included, of which 337 (62%) were women. The mean age of the sample is 74.8 years. 61 cases of IFIS (11%) were observed, of which 13 received treatment with Tamsulosin and 1 with Doxazosin. 23 cases of IFIS were observed in female patients. The female:male ratio was approximately 1:3. 19 cases (3%) of severe IFIS were observed, of which 6 received treatment with alpha-antagonists, with no statistically significant correlation. The mean surgical time was 13.80 min (Standard Deviation - SD: 4.01 min) in patients without IFIS and 16.93 min (SD: 4.32 min) in patients with IFIS. The relationship between the duration of the surgical procedure in minutes and the presence of IFIS was statistically significant, applying a 'two-tailed' or bilateral t-Student test with a p value of 0.01. CONCLUSION Regardless of the degree of severity, the diagnosis of IFIS lengthens the surgical time in cataract surgery. This represents yet another piece of evidence that supports the use of less selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist treatments than Tamsulosin or the performance of cataract surgery before starting these treatments.
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- A Herranz Cabarcos
- Departamento de Oftalmología, Consorci Sanitari Moisès Broogi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Departamento de Oftalmología, Hospital de l'Esperança, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Oftalmología, Hospital de l'Esperança, Barcelona, Spain
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Christou CD, Esagian SM, Ziakas N, Prousali E, Tzamalis A. Factors predisposing to intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome: An up-to-date meta-analysis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2022; 48:1335-1341. [PMID: 35858619 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome (IFIS) is an increasingly recognized condition that is proven to lead to higher rates of intraoperative complications. This study provides an updated systematic review and meta-analysis regarding all the identified factors predisposing to IFIS. The study was performed in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. 38 studies were finally included in the meta-analysis. The factors that were found to predispose to IFIS significantly were male sex (odds ratio [OR], 4.25; CI, 2.58-7.01), hypertension (OR, 1.55; CI, 1.01-2.37), tamsulosin (OR, 31.06; CI, 13.74-70.22), finasteride (OR, 4.60; CI, 1.97-10.73), benzodiazepines (OR, 2.88; CI, 1.17-7.12), and antipsychotics intake (OR, 6.91; CI, 2.22-21.50). A decreased dilated pupil preoperatively was found predisposing to IFIS (weighted mean difference -0.93; CI, -1.19 to -0.67). Intracameral epinephrine, which was investigated as a potential prophylactic measure for preventing IFIS, did not reach statistical significance (OR, 0.29; CI, 0.08-1.06). A comprehensive preoperative assessment of all risk factors is vital to stratify the surgical risk, which is crucial in addressing IFIS because unanticipated IFIS could turn a routine surgery into one of significant visual morbidity.
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- Chrysanthos D Christou
- From the 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Park SSE, Wilkinson S, Mamalis N. Dealing with floppy iris syndrome. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2022; 33:3-8. [PMID: 34711714 DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this study was to review and summarize recent findings and advancements regarding intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS). Although many improvements have been made for the management of IFIS, it remains a challenging condition for surgeons. An understanding of the syndrome as well as the multitude of tools to mitigate risk of complication is important for surgeons operating on high-risk patients. RECENT FINDINGS A variety of management approaches have been modified and improved or further supported with new data, such as intracameral compounds, intraoperative devices and surgical techniques. SUMMARY An understanding of risk factors is important for the identification of at-risk patients. A variety of approaches can greatly reduce incidence of IFIS complications. Multiple management strategies should be utilized to further reduce risk during these difficult surgeries.
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- Sally S E Park
- John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Silodosin as a predisposing factor of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS): an observational propensity score-matching cohort study. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 42:393-399. [PMID: 34609669 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02054-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the correlation between silodosin and intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) and compare it with other a1-adrenergic receptor antagonists (a1-ARAs) and other factors predisposing to IFIS. METHODS From the patients who underwent phacoemulsification between 2014 and 2020, we identified all patients who, during their preoperative assessment, reported an a1-ARAs intake (exposed group). These patients were matched utilizing a propensity score matching analysis with an otherwise homogenous group of patients (control group) based on demographics and systemic/ocular comorbidities. RESULTS A total of 350 patients were included in each group. In the exposed group, 177 (50.6%) patients were exposed to tamsulosin, 105 (30%) to alfuzosin, 43 (12.2%) to silodosin. Regarding IFIS, it was observed in 21.5% of patients on tamsulosin (38/177), 11.4% on alfuzosin (12/105), 37.2% on silodosin (16/43), and 3.4% in the controlled group (12/350). In a multiple regression model analysis, the only two factors significantly associated with IFIS development were silodosin and tamsulosin yielding an adjusted odds ratio of 8.471 (95%CI 4.005-17.920) and 3.803 (95%CI 2.231-6.485), respectively. CONCLUSION Silodosin has been demonstrated as a predisposing factor, strongly correlated with IFIS development. These results should increase cataract surgeons' awareness to assess their patients preoperatively for exposure to silodosin carefully and employ the appropriate prophylactic measures to ameliorate the impact of silodosin intake on the surgical outcome.
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Vural GS, Vural M. Predictive value of pupillography on intraoperative floppy iris syndrome in preoperative period. Int J Ophthalmol 2021; 14:1018-1024. [PMID: 34282386 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2021.07.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To present the frequency of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) in cataract patients who taking alpha 1-a receptor antagonist (ARA) drugs, and evaluate the predictive value of pupil diameter (PD) changes in IFIS patients. METHODS Male cataract patients who are under treatment with alpha-1a-ARAs (alfuzosin, tamsulosin) intraoperatively were evaluated and were grouped as with/without IFIS. The preoperative PD values were compared with controls. Also, the intraoperative manipulations and early/late complications were recorded. RESULTS A total of 77 patients (77 eyes) of 94 benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patients have been defined as IFIS (81.91%) and 40 patients (40 eyes) were taking tamsulosin and 37 patients (37 eyes) were taking alfuzosin. During the cataract surgery, the rate of posterior capsular rupture (P=0.754), vitreous loss (P=0.585), iris tears (P=0.004), and iris catching (P=0.000) were higher in IFIS group, but the difference was significant only in the iris catching. At the postoperative first-month visit, persistent IOP rise and iris stromal tears were more frequent in IFIS group, but the difference was not significant (P=0.311, P=0.146; respectively). In contrast, Descemet membrane detachment was insignificantly more frequent in controls (P=0.311). In IFIS and control patients, PDs were 9.54±1.78 and 9.72±1.57 mm (P=0.255) under scotopic illumination, 8.54±1.43 and 8.74±1.25 mm (P=0.289) under mesopic illumination, 6.99±1.35 and 7.27±1.39 mm (P=0.662) under photopic illumination, respectively. However PDs were lower in IFIS under all illumination degrees, no significant difference was detected between groups. CONCLUSION IFIS is a significant clinical syndrome with an increased intraoperative/postoperative complication ratio. The prediction of this syndrome is important because of prevention required precautions against possible complications. There is no association between IFIS and preoperative PD.
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- Gozde Sahin Vural
- Department of Ophthalmology, Balikesir University Medicine Faculty, Balikesir 10100, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Balikesir Ataturk State Hospital, Balikesir 10020, Turkey
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Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome: an updated review of literature. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 41:3539-3546. [PMID: 34184151 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-01936-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Intraoperative Floppy iris syndrome(IFIS) remains a challenge for surgeons during phacoemulsification. Initially, it was related to the use of tamsulosin, an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Subsequently, other alpha adrenergic receptor such as alfuzosin, terazosin and doxazosin alongwith different other class of medications and systemic risk factors were identified. Other class of medications includes 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, angiotensin receptor antagonist, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics and antidepressants. Other risk factors include increasing age, male gender, diabetes, hypertension and decreased preoperative pupil diameter. It is very important for surgeons to identify these risk factors preoperatively and take appropriate preoperative and intraoperative measures to tackle the dreaded complications of IFIS. Sometimes, it is important for an ophthalmologist to work in cooperation with physician and urologist to minimize the complications. In conclusion, awareness of the risk factors associated with IFIS, their detailed preoperative assessment and intraoperative measures and surgical intervention is crucial in addressing IFIS. Lack of awareness can turn a routine, uneventful surgery into one with significant visual morbidity.
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Tobaiqy M, Aalam W, Banji D, Al Haleem ENA. Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome Induced by Tamsulosin: The Risk and Preventive Strategies. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2021; 28:51-56. [PMID: 34321822 PMCID: PMC8270016 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_561_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Tamsulosin is an antagonist of a subtype-specific alpha-1A- and alpha-1D-adrenoceptor (AR) that is expressed in the prostate gland, urethra, and bladder. Several reports have shown a possible relationship between ophthalmologic adverse effects and the use of alpha-1-receptor medicines, including tamsulosin. This descriptive review evaluates the intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) associated with tamsulosin. A search of the Medline and PubMed databases was conducted to identify control trials, case reports, and observational examinations published in English. The publication dates were restricted (January 1, 2000, to January 1, 2020). Keywords (tamsulosin, alpha-blocker, ocular, eye, adverse reaction, and IFIS) were used in the searches. The searches identified 66 studies including in vitro or in vivo studies, trials, and observational studies. Twenty-two (33.33%) studies were articles citing tamsulosin and IFIS as having confirmed potential risk to ocular safety. The results of this review, including a comprehensive summary of published research on tamsulosin use in different populations, have identified several articles showing associations between tamsulosin and IFIS that merit further investigation. Suspending of potential causative pharmacological treatment of IFIS before ocular surgery including tamsulosin, proper identification of at-risk patients, preoperative prophylaxis treatments, and surgical technique modifications clearly can mitigate the anticipated risk of IFIS induced by tamsulosin.
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- Mansour Tobaiqy
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Tzamalis A, Christou CD, Tsinopoulos I, Ziakas N. Risk factors of floppy iris syndrome: current insights. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2021.1877539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Argyrios Tzamalis
- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Yang X, Liu Z, Fan Z, Grzybowski A, Wang N. A narrative review of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome: an update 2020. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:1546. [PMID: 33313291 PMCID: PMC7729334 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-3214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) is characterized by intraoperative floppiness or billowing of the iris, progressive miosis, and iris prolapse through the surgical wounds. It was originally reported about fifteen years ago, which was later identified to be closely associated with tamsulosin, the most commonly used α1 adrenoceptor antagonist for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A variety of risk factors, including age, gender, hypertension, axial length of the eye, 5α-reductase inhibitors, other α adrenoceptor antagonist and neuromodulators, have been connected with IFIS. If IFIS occurs during phacoemulsification surgery, complications such as corneal endothelial loss, iris trauma, posterior capsule rupture (PCR), high intraocular pressure and vitreous loss are significantly increased. Therefore, preoperative evaluation of high-risk patients and appropriate intraoperative intervention is crucial to avoid severe complications. This review summarizes the pathogenesis and clinical features of classic IFIS, and provides some clinical pearls to ophthalmologists that may help identify, prevent or reduce IFIS associated complications. Additionally, from the perspective of clinical occurrence of IFIS, there are some recommendations for urologists as well. In conclusion, both ophthalmologists and urologists should be aware of this special clinical situation and communicate with each other about their own fields. A multidisciplinary interaction is of importance to simplify potentially complicated clinical issues.
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- Xue Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Ophthalmology and Visual Science Key Lab, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Chair of Ophthalmology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.,Institute for Research in Ophthalmology, Poznan, Poland
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- Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Ophthalmology and Visual Science Key Lab, Beijing, China
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Christou CD, Tsinopoulos I, Ziakas N, Tzamalis A. Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: Updated Perspectives. Clin Ophthalmol 2020; 14:463-471. [PMID: 32109982 PMCID: PMC7039091 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s221094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Almost fifteen years since its initial description, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during phacoemulsification surgery remains a challenge for cataract surgeons in all its key aspects that include the stratification of the preoperative risk, preoperative prophylaxis treatment, surgery design and intraoperative management. Since its original association with tamsulosin intake, IFIS has been positively correlated with a plethora of risk factors which include: gender, age, hypertension, other a1-adrenergic receptor antagonists, finasteride, angiotensin II receptor inhibitors, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, hypertension drugs and decreased dilated pupil diameter. The assessment and stratification of the preoperative risk is pivotal in screening patients prone to develop IFIS. For these patients, it is essential that preoperative prophylaxis, employment of necessary measures and surgical technique modifications are considered. A multidisciplinary approach of IFIS is a mandate, thus ophthalmologists, urologists and sometimes other specialties should cooperate to “educate” each other about the risks of their respective fields. They both must be aware of the joint statement on IFIS by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery which suggests either the initiation of tamsulosin after phacoemulsification or the use of a non-selective a1-ARA for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment. In conclusion, awareness of the risk factors associated with IFIS and their detailed preoperative documentation is crucial in addressing IFIS. The lack of such an awareness can turn a routine, uneventful surgery into one with significant visual morbidity.
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- Chrysanthos D Christou
- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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