iridotomy
/ˌɪrɪˈdɑtəmi/
noun
- A surgical procedure in which a small hole is made in the iris of the eye, often to treat glaucoma or prevent a sudden increase in eye pressure.
- After the iridotomy, his vision gradually improved and the pain went away.
- The doctor recommended an iridotomy to relieve the pressure in her eye.
- Laser iridotomy is a quick outpatient procedure that helps prevent angle-closure glaucoma.
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