posterior synechia (Meaning)
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posterior synechia (n)
adhesion between the iris and the lens
Synonyms & Antonyms of posterior synechia
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posterior synechia Sentence Examples
- The patient's iris adhered to the lens, resulting in posterior synechiae.
- The inflammation had caused extensive posterior synechiae, obscuring the pupil and impairing vision.
- The laser procedure successfully broke down posterior synechiae, improving the patient's field of view.
- Persistent posterior synechiae can lead to glaucoma due to impaired aqueous outflow.
- The use of anti-adhesion agents during surgery helps prevent posterior synechiae formation.
- The surgeon performed an anterior capsulotomy to break down posterior synechiae and restore the flow of aqueous humor.
- Posterior synechiae can form between the iris and the ciliary body, as well as the iris and the lens.
- In severe cases, posterior synechiae can completely block the pupil, leading to blindness.
- Glaucoma can be a serious complication of untreated posterior synechiae.
- Early detection and treatment of posterior synechiae is crucial to prevent vision loss.
FAQs About the word posterior synechia
adhesion between the iris and the lens
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The patient's iris adhered to the lens, resulting in posterior synechiae.
The inflammation had caused extensive posterior synechiae, obscuring the pupil and impairing vision.
The laser procedure successfully broke down posterior synechiae, improving the patient's field of view.
Persistent posterior synechiae can lead to glaucoma due to impaired aqueous outflow.
