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Trauma · post-surgical · combined cases

Iris repair — restore form and function in a single procedure.

Iris damage from trauma, prior surgery, or congenital defects causes both cosmetic concern and severe glare / photophobia. Repair techniques range from simple suturing (small defects) to combined cornea + iris + IOL reconstruction (complex trauma). For total iris loss, an artificial iris implant is the right answer.

Iris Repair Surgery with Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy — Shaarawy Cornea Clinic

Why choose us

International standard. Regional access.

Devers-trained iris surgery

Fellowship at Devers Eye Institute included anterior segment trauma and reconstruction rotations.

Solves the photophobia, not just the cosmetics

Iris defects cause severe glare. Repair restores normal pupil function and dramatically reduces light sensitivity in addition to the cosmetic result.

Combined surgery in single session

Trauma rarely affects only the iris. Cornea, iris, and lens repairs are combined when needed — one OR session, one anesthesia, one recovery.

Late repair is possible

We regularly handle delayed cases (months or years after injury). Earlier is better, but late reconstruction is feasible for most patients.

Procedures & pricing

Transparent USD pricing.

Final cost is set after clinical examination. Local-currency equivalents available on request. Insurance reports issued for international patients.

ProcedureBest forFrom (USD)
Iris suturing (single defect)Traumatic tear, small defect$800 $1,500
Pupillary reconstructionRestoring the pupil's round shape$1,200 $2,000
Combined cornea + iris repairTrauma cases — single session$3,500 $6,000
Artificial iris (for total loss)See /en/artificial-iris$6,000 $9,000

Common questions

Frequently asked.

How long after trauma can iris repair be done?
Best within 1–2 weeks (primary repair). After that, healing creates scar tissue that complicates surgery — but late reconstruction (months or years later) remains possible. Dr. Shaarawy regularly handles delayed cases.
When is artificial iris needed instead of repair?
When more than 50–60% of the iris is missing or destroyed. Suturing requires healthy iris tissue to anchor to. Beyond that threshold, the artificial iris (HumanOptics CustomFlex) is the right answer.
Will my eye look normal?
Suture-repaired irises look very close to natural after healing. The pupil shape may have a small irregularity at the suture line, visible only under close inspection. For the best cosmetic result with large defects, the artificial iris is preferred.

Trauma case? Send the photos and we'll respond same-day.

Acute trauma is best repaired quickly. Send photos of the eye plus your most recent OCT or anterior segment exam — we'll respond within 24 hours with the recommended repair, the all-in cost, and a travel plan.

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