iridotomy
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iridotomy — /ir i dot euh mee, uy ri /, n., pl. iridotomies. Surg. incision of the iris, esp. for the formation of an artificial pupil by transverse division of fibers of the iris. [1850 55; IRIDO + TOMY] * * * … Universalium
iridotomy — Transverse division of some of the fibers of the iris, forming an artificial pupil. [irido + G. tome, incision] laser i. peripheral iridectomy as performed by laser. * * * iri·dot·o·my .ir ə dät ə mē, .īr … Medical dictionary
iridotomy — n. an operation on the eye in which an incision is made in the iris using a knife or a YAG laser … The new mediacal dictionary
iridotomy — noun a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed angle glaucoma • Hypernyms: ↑eye operation, ↑eye surgery … Useful english dictionary
Glaucoma surgery — Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve that results in vision loss and is frequently characterized by raised intraocular pressure (IOP). There are many glaucoma surgeries, and variations or combinations of those surgeries, that … Wikipedia
Glaucoma — Classification and external resources Acute angle closure glaucoma of the right eye. Note the mid sized pupil, which was nonreactive to light, and injection of the conjunctiva. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Iridectomy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 12.1 MeSH … Wikipedia
Cataract surgery — Intervention Cataract in Human Eye Magnified view seen on examination with a slit lamp ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
LPI — may refer to:*Language Processors, Inc. *Language Proficiency Index *Laser peripheral iridotomy *Licensed Private Investigator *Lightning Protection Institute *Limited Price Indexation *Linear Partial Information *Lines per inch *Link%C3%B6ping… … Wikipedia
William Cheselden — Infobox Scientist name = PAGENAME box width = image size =150px caption = PAGENAME birth date = October 19, 1688 birth place = Somerby, Leicestershire death date = April 10, 1752 death place = Bath residence = citizenship = nationality = English… … Wikipedia
