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Iris atrophy with hypoperfusion and microneovascularisation.

A M Brooks1, W E Gillies

  • 1Glaucoma Investigation and Research Unit, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1987
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This study describes a distinct iris atrophy condition linked to glaucoma and ocular hypertension in 17 patients. Iris vascular changes, including hypoperfusion and microneovascularization, were identified as the likely cause.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Iris atrophy, hypoperfusion, and microneovascularization are observed in a cohort of 17 patients.
  • These changes are frequently associated with secondary glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize a specific form of iris atrophy and its association with glaucoma.
  • To compare iris angiograms of affected patients with normal controls.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination including slit-lamp biomicroscopy.
  • Iris angiography (fluorescein angiography) to assess vascular changes.
  • Comparison with angiograms from age-matched normal individuals.

Main Results:

  • Iris atrophy was bilateral and associated with glaucoma/ocular hypertension in 16/17 patients.

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  • Angiography revealed delayed dye appearance, hypoperfusion, and neovascularization.
  • A prominent lesser vascular circle was a common finding.

    • Conclusions:

    • The described iris changes appear secondary to vascular hypoperfusion.
    • This condition represents a distinct clinical entity potentially common in glaucoma patients.
    • Grey irides may be an etiological factor.