What is gonioscopy?

Gonioscopy is an eye test that can be performed for glaucoma diagnosis, potentially serious eye disorder that could lead to loss of vision. The test is usually performed with a special lens for correct examination of the angle area, where the cornea and Iris combine. While gonioscopy can be quite painless, local anesthetics are often inserted into the patient's eye to alleviate any discomfort. The test takes several minutes and is usually performed in the doctor's office.

Glaucoma is a condition that can develop when a naturally secretive fluid known as aqueous humor accumulates at the inner eye pressure in the eye. Sometimes obstruction that prevents fluid drainage can cause a problem. In some cases, the eye produces more fluid than usual, which may not be cleaned quickly, resulting in higher internal or intraocular pressure.

There are different types of glaucoma. In the predominant form called the primary open angle of glaucoma, intrace pressure tends to increase gradually, behindThis can increase the pressure relatively quickly in the form of a closed glaucoma angle. If the pressure is higher than the level that Odo can withstand, it can damage the optical nerve that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. One may suffer from reduced vision and over time to blindness unless glaucoma is treated.

gonioscopy is one of the diagnostic tests that could help detect glaucoma. The test allows the ophthalmologist to look and assess the angle where the cornea and the iris are getting closer. This area is a drain from which water humor usually leaves the eye.

gonioscopy may indicate whether the drainage angle is accessible, narrowed or blocked. The test could help doctors in diagnosing the form of glaucoma, determination of the basic cause and detecting the area of ​​the area. System sorting is often referred to for interpreting test findings based on changes in angle width.

ophthalmologist can do a procedure with gOnoolens. Different types of lenses are used for gonioscopy and can have one or more mirrors. During the test, a specialized lens is usually finely placed on the eye surface and a fine beam of light is directed to the eye. Before the procedure of ophthalmologist, usually anesthetic eye with anesthetic eye drops.

For those who wear contact lenses, it is generally recommended that they take off the lenses before the test. The lenses can usually be worn again for an hour after the test or once the effect of eye drops is reduced. Another preventive measure that can be recommended is to prevent it from rubbing eyes for about twenty minutes after gonioscopy.