An iridencleisis is
a operation on an eye to treat glaucoma in
which a small incision (cut) is made into the eyebelow the conjunctiva and close to the cornea.
A part of the iris of the eye is then drawn
into the incision.
The iris can then act as a wick, keeping the incision open permitting
drainage of fluid from the front (anterior) chamber of the eye to the
tissue beneath the conjunctiva.
This section includes short definitions of clinical and surgical procedures
concerning the eyes and visual system.
For definitions of other terms in this category,
choose from the list to the left.
Other related pages include our diagram
of the eye, and definitions
of parts of the eye, and the section
about disorders
of the eye and visual system.
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