Atlas of Ophthalmology

Iridoschisis, Early

Iridoschisis, Early
Iridoschisis may represent a form of senile atrophy with splitting of the iris stroma. Shedding occurs in the anterior leaf with the remaining vessels floating in the anterior chamber. Glaucoma can result due to angle closure and obstruction of the outflow.
Halabis, J., M.D., USA, Durham VAMC, NC
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Iris and Ciliary Body -> Degenerations and Atrophies (see also under Glaucoma)
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