Alpar J J
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Technical University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock.
Ophthalmic Surg. 1991 Dec;22(12):712-5.
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.