Rubeosis Iridis
Current as of: April 16, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Carol L. Karp, MD – Ophthalmology
Rubeosis iridis is a reddish discoloration in the colored part of the eye (iris) caused by the growth of abnormal vessels. It usually results from severe diabetes and may progress to neovascular glaucoma, a severe and often painful type of glaucoma.