Iridotomy

A surgical incision into the iris.


Surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the iris to enlarge the pupil or to treat glaucoma.


A laser procedure in which a tiny hole is placed in the colored portion of the eye (iris). This is most often performed for angle-closure glaucoma.


An operation on the eye in which an incision is made in the iris.


A puncture made through the iris without removing any iris tissue, done for the purpose of making a new aperture in the iris when the pupil is closed. This allows free drainage of aqueous from the anterior to posterior chamber in narrow angles, chronic angle closure glaucoma, pupillary block, and aqueous misdirection syndrome.


A surgical procedure on the eye involves making an incision in the iris, either with a knife or a laser.


Incision of the iris in the eye without excision of any tissue.


 


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