Modified hydrodissection to prevent intraoperative iris prolapse.

A modified hydrodissection technique to prevent intraoperative iris prolapse is presented. The phacoemulsification tip is inserted into the main ocular incision while hydrodissection is performed through a side-port incision. Placement of the phacoemulsification tip in this location prevents iris prolapse. This technique can be used routinely and might be especially applicable in cases with a high risk for iris prolapse, such as in intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome.