iridodialysis


iridodialysis

 [ir″ĭ-do-di-al´i-sis] separation or loosening of the iris from its root at the ciliary body, either from trauma or from surgical accident.

ir·i·do·di·al·y·sis

(ir'i-dō-dī-al'i-sis), A colobomatous defect of the iris caused by its separation from the scleral spur. [irido- + G. dialysis, loosening]

ir·i·do·di·al·y·sis

(ir'i-dō-dī-al'i-sis) Separation of the iris root from the scleral; often results from trauma. [irido- + G. dialysis, loosening]

iridodialysis

A tearing away of the iris from its attachment to the ciliary body. It usually occurs as a result of blunt trauma to the eye.