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iridotomy
iridotomy (ˌɪrɪˈdɒtəmɪ; ˌaɪrɪ-) n, pl -mies (Surgery) surgical incision into the iris, esp to create an artificial pupiliridotomySurgery. the making of an artificial pupil in the eye by transverse division of iris fibers.See also: EyesThesaurus| Noun | 1. | 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 |
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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.iridotomyCreation 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.iridotomy
Related to iridotomy: Laser peripheral iridotomy, trabeculoplastyWords related to iridotomynoun a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucomaRelated Words |