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Author(s) -
Lowe Ronald F.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
australian journal of opthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 0310-1177
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1981.tb00915.x
Subject(s) - miosis , iris (biosensor) , pupil , ophthalmology , iridectomy , glaucoma , medicine , optometry , mydriasis , acute angle , optics , physics , anesthesia , computer science , computer security , biometrics
Summary Acute glaucoma can recur following peripheral iridectomy for angle closure glaucoma. One type is caused by iris folding into and occluding the angle following pupil dilatation. Affected eyes have a characteristic type of angle recess. Management involves awareness, prevention and miosis.