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Surgical management of acquired implantation iris cysts: indications, surgical challenges and outcomes.

Swapna S ShanbhagMuralidhar RamappaSunita ChaurasiaSomasheila I Murthy
Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2018)
Acquired implantation iris cysts are associated with significant ocular morbidity. Complete excision of the cyst with sector iridectomy is an effective treatment option if other less invasive surgical approaches fail. Visual acuity can be significantly improved but is typically limited due to associated comorbidities.
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