cycloablation

cycloablation
n.
the destruction of part of the ciliary body of the eye to reduce the production of aqueous humour and hence reduce intraocular pressure. This technique is used in the treatment of advanced glaucoma resistant to other forms of treatment.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • cycloablation — n. the destruction of part of the ciliary body of the eye to reduce the production of aqueous humour and hence reduce intraocular pressure. This technique is used in the treatment of advanced glaucoma resistant to other forms of treatment …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Glaucoma — Classification and external resources Acute angle closure glaucoma of the right eye. Note the mid sized pupil, which was nonreactive to light, and injection of the conjunctiva. ICD 10 …   Wikipedia

  • cyclocryotherapy — Transscleral freezing of the ciliary body in the treatment of glaucoma. * * * n. the destruction of part of the ciliary body (see cycloablation) by freezing. It is used to reduce intraocular pressure in the control of glaucoma. * * *… …   Medical dictionary

  • cyclocryotherapy — n. the destruction of part of the ciliary body (see cycloablation) by freezing. It is used to reduce intraocular pressure in the control of glaucoma …   The new mediacal dictionary

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