title: Cortex at the 12 o'clock position and the role of peripheral iris opening.
abstract: Performing a peripheral iridectomy is a safe and effective means of atraumatically removing cortex at the 12 o'clock position. It prevents pupillary block as well as adhesions between the iris and capsule. Also, it serves to position the anterior capsular flap and the superior edge of the intraocular lens.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Technical University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Alpar
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D007904:Lens Cortex, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D011183:Postoperative Complications