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¹Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniv. Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Zonguldak, Dr
²Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniv. Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Zonguldak, Prof.Dr. Floppy-iris syndrome (FIS) is a condition defined as abnormal pupil behaviour during cataract surgery using the phacoemulsification technique. There are three key features of this syndrome: a floppy iris that undulates abnormally during normal fluid movement, propensity of the iris to prolapse towards the phaco and side-port incision, and development of progressive pupillary miosis during surgery. These features make the operation more tiresome and complications more likely. In this article the features and causative factors of IFIS are discussed and preventive measures that must be taken are mentioned. Keywords : Floppy-iris syndrome, phaco surgery, tamsulosin, intraoperative miosis