The invention discloses an iris retractor for use during eye surgery. The retractor comprises a substantially circular, resilient C-shaped hollow ring made of PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), silicone or other biomaterial formed into a partial circle in cross section having curved surface to cover the anterior and the Posterior portion of the iris at the pupillary margin. It has a 360 degree rim with two open ends-one end with an eyelet with a keyhole like opening on the upper surface and the other end with a button on an arm on the same surface to provide an interlocking mechanism. Once the ring is placed in situ with an interlocking mechanism, it provides 360 degree tension on the iris to retract. The (PMMA or silicone) ring can be injected through a 2.2mm or larger clear corneal or limbal incision either manually or through a custom made injector.
