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iridodialysis

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iridodialysis /iri·do·di·al·y·sis/ (ir″ĭ-do-di-al´ĭ-sis) the separation or loosening of the iris from its attachments.
ir·i·do·di·al·y·sis (r-d-d-l-ss, r-)
n.
Separation of the iris from its ciliary attachment.
iridodialysis [ir″ĭ-do-di-al´i-sis]
separation or loosening of the iris from its root at the ciliary body, either from trauma or from surgical accident.
iridodialysis
separation or loosening of the iris from its attachments.
iridodialysis
A tearing away of the iris from its attachment to the ciliary body. It usually occurs as a result of blunt trauma to the eye.
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Blunt trauma to the pupillary sphincter will result in an irregular pupil and an iridodialysis (disinsertion of the iris from the scleral spur) may occur.
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These include an increased risk of posterior capsule rupture, loss of vitreous, iris prolapse, capsulorrhexis tear, iridodialysis and anterior chamber haemorrhage.
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