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Related to iridotomy: Laser peripheral iridotomy, trabeculoplasty
iridotomy
[ir″ĭ-dot´ah-me]incision of the iris.
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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]
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iridotomy
(ĭr′ĭ-dŏt′ə-mē, ī′rĭ-)n.
Surgical incision of the iris to form an artificial pupil.
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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]
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iridotomy
A cutting into the iris.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
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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