What is another word for persistent pupillary membrane?
Pronunciation: [pəsˈɪstənt pjˈuːpɪləɹi mˈɛmbɹe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Persistent pupillary membrane refers to a congenital ocular anomaly where the remnants of the embryonic pupillary membrane do not completely regress. This results in the presence of thin strands of tissue that can cross the pupil and cause vision abnormalities. Some synonyms for persistent pupillary membrane include pupillary web, iris strands, intra-pupillary membrane, and pupillary block. These synonyms are used to describe the same phenomenon of an incomplete regression of certain fetal structures in the eye. While persistent pupillary membrane is typically a benign condition that does not require treatment, it can lead to certain vision problems and may require evaluation and management by an ophthalmologist.
