Iridodonesis is the trembling (shaking)
of the iris
of the eye
when the eye is moved.
(That this term concerns the iris of the eye is indicated by the
prefix "irido-" which refers to the iris of
the eye, also applied to other terms in this section - as listed on the
left).
Iridodonesis is caused by lack of support (of the iris)
by the lens,
against which the iris normally lies. This may happen if the lens is absent
or not in its normal location.
More about Ophthalmology: This section includes short definitions
of many diseases, disorders, and conditions of the eyes and visual system.
For definitions of other terms in this category, choose from the list
to the left (but note that this is not a complete/exhaustive list).
Other related pages include the diagram
of the eye, and definitions
of parts of the eye, a description
of the human retina, and definitions
of parts of the retina, and the section of short definitions
of clinical and surgical procedures re. eyes and human visual system.
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