Abstract
Plateau iris has been considered to be an anatomic variant of iris structure in which the iris root angulates sharply forward from its insertion point and then again angulates sharply centrally. The surface of the iris appears relatively flat, giving the iris the appearance of a plateau in sagittal section. The anatomic basis underlying plateau iris has thus far eluded definition. Indentation gonioscopy in eyes with plateau iris after iridectomy for angle-closure glaucoma reveals a different pattern of iris contour from that found in eyes with primary angle-closure on the basis of relative pupillary block. This configuration is consistent with abnormally large or anteriorly positioned ciliary processes pushing the peripheral iris anteriorly.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 23-26 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Glaucoma |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Angle
- Ciliary processes
- Closure glaucoma
- Plateau iris
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