Intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome and finasteride intake

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 Dec;33(12):2142-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.07.025.

Abstract

We report 2 male patients who had bilateral cataract surgery. Both patients had features of the intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome (IFIS) in both eyes, and both were taking oral finasteride for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We conclude that finasteride can be associated with IFIS, so it is important to take detailed medical histories of patients having cataract surgery, paying attention to a history of BPH and its treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Finasteride / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications*
  • Iris Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Phacoemulsification*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / drug therapy
  • Pupil / drug effects*
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Finasteride