intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS)

Etiology

• complication associated with cataract surgery in patients on alpha-1 adrenergic blockers

Clinical manifestations

• the iris of the eye becomes limp & moves in waves as a result of increases in fluid levels within the eye
• this can result in a painful & extended recovery period in those who have undergone cataract surgery

Complications

• may result in a reduction in visual acuity following cataract surgery

More general terms

• syndrome
• eye disease (ophthalmopathy)
• intraoperative complication