Iridodonesis () is the vibration or agitated motion of the
iris with eye movement. This may be caused by
lens subluxation, the incomplete or partial dislocation of the lens; or by
aphakia
Aphakia is the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, such as in cataract surgery, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. It causes a loss of ability to maintain focus ( accommodation), high degree of farsightedn ...
, the absence of a lens. The term originated from irido- () + doneo (, to shake to and fro).
See also
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Phacodonesis
References
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Ophthalmology
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