Test Overview
Gonioscopy is an eye examination to
look at the front part of your eye (anterior chamber) between the
and the
. See a picture of the
.
Gonioscopy is a painless examination
to see whether the area where fluid drains out of your eye (called the
) is open or closed. It is often done
during a regular eye examination, depending on your age and whether you are at
high risk for developing
.
Gonioscopy is done if your
doctor () thinks you should be checked for
glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the
. If you have glaucoma, gonioscopy can help
your doctor see which type of glaucoma you have.