Artificial Iris
The CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS is the world’s unique and foldable iris prosthesis, for both medical and aesthetic reconstruction of eyes with complete or partial aniridia.
The CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS is the world’s unique and foldable iris prosthesis, for both medical and aesthetic reconstruction of eyes with complete or partial aniridia.
- Individually custom-made to mimic the original appearance of the patient´s iris
- Injectable
- Versatile
- Controlled light entry: fixed pupil aperture and opaque material
- Biocompatible
The artificial iris CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS from HumanOptics AG has received FDA approval.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS is not intended for a cosmetic change of eye color. It is developed for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye and is not suitable for placement in the anterior chamber. It is strongly recommended that the CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS be implanted only after removal of the natural lens and IOL.
Technical Information
| Model description | CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS with Fiber |
| Application | For aniridia cases where suturing is indicated |
| Material | Pigmented silicone elastomer with polymer fiber meshwork |
| Diameter | Total diameter: 12.8 mm Pupil diameter: 3.35 mm |
| Specifics | The design is based on the labeled photo printout (hard copy) serving as a color target for individual production and resembling the natural iris. |
| Availability | The delivery time is 4 to 8 weeks after receipt of the order and approved photos. |
Advantages
| Cosmetic rehabilitation | Individually custom-made implant to mimic the original appearance of the patient’s iris. |
| Injectable | Flexible material that can be folded or rolled for insertion through small incisions. |
| Versatility | For implantation into the sulcus ciliaris or the capsular bag. Can be easily adapted in size and shape to the corresponding iris defect. Combinable with most IOL models. |
| Controlled light entry | Improves contrast sensitivity, reduces glare and light sensitivity, and eliminates transillumination defects through a fixed 3.35 mm aperture. |
| Biocompatibility | High quality, highly biocompatible silicone material that has been clinically proven for two decades. |
