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From: Surgical peripheral iridectomy via a clear-cornea phacoemulsification incision for pupillary block following cataract surgery in acute angle closure

Fig. 1

Steps of Procedure. a. 26G needle with its bent tip was kept horizontal to avoid snagging the iris. b. The needle tip was turned anteriorly towards the iris and assisted with the repository to create a puncture. c. A puncture was created. d and e. The puncture was enlarged by excising a small piece of iris tissue with scissors. f. The piece of iris tissue was removed by forceps and the iridectomy was finished

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