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 human visual system. For definitions of other
terms in this category, choose from the list to the left.
Other related pages include the diagram
of the eye, and definitions
of parts of the eye, a description
of the human retina, and the section about disorders
of the eye and visual system. |
