iridotomy

(ˌɪrɪˈdɒtəmɪ; ˌaɪrɪ-) n, pl -mies (Surgery) surgical incision into the iris, esp to create an artificial pupil

iridotomy

Surgery. the making of an artificial pupil in the eye by transverse division of iris fibers.See also: Eyes

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iridotomy - a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucomaeye operation, eye surgery - any surgical procedure involving the eyes

iridotomy

[ir″ĭ-dot´ah-me] incision of the iris.

ir·i·dot·o·my

(ir'i-dot'ŏ-mē), Transverse division of some of the fibers of the iris, forming an artificial pupil. [irido- + G. tomē, incision]

iridotomy

(ĭr′ĭ-dŏt′ə-mē, ī′rĭ-)n. Surgical incision of the iris to form an artificial pupil.

ir·i·dot·o·my

(ir'i-dot'ŏ-mē) 1. Transverse division of some of the fibers of the iris, forming an artificial pupil. 2. Creating a hole in the iris to prevent or treat angle closure glaucoma. [irido- + G. tomē, incision]

iridotomy

A cutting into the iris.

iridotomy

Creation of an opening in the iris to allow aqueous humour to flow from the posterior to the anterior chamber. It is commonly performed with a neodymium-yag or argon laser (laser iridotomy) in angle-closure glaucoma, especially that caused by pupillary block. See iridectomy; pupillary block.

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noun a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma

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