Retrobulbar Injection of Anesthesia Versus Healon 5 in the Management of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome

Retrobulbar Injection of Anesthesia Versus Injection of Healon 5 Viscoelastic Into the Anterior Chamber in the Management of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome

In this study, the investigators plan to compare the incidence and complications of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery in patients taking tamsulosin (Flomax) and treated with retrobulbar injection of anesthesia, versus injection of Healon 5 viscoelastic into the anterior chamber.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All cataract patients taking tamsulosin

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with any history of iridocyclitis
• Presence of iris neovascularization
• History of prior iris surgery
• Presence of traumatic cataracts
• Presence of zonular dialysis