University of Iowa Health Care

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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Iris Roll - Trying to Dilate

This 78 year old woman with primary open angle glaucoma has been on chronic cholinergics. Her pupil fails to dilate when given cycloplegic/mydriatic drop due to fibrosis of the sphincter. However the peripheral iris does get thrown into folds by the attempt of dilation.