Gonioscopy - Test Overview

Gonioscopy
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Gonioscopy

Test Overview

Gonioscopy is an eye examination to look at the front part of your eye (anterior chamber) between the cornea and the iris. See a picture of the eyeClick here to see an illustration..

Gonioscopy is a painless examination to see whether the area where fluid drains out of your eye (called the drainage angle) 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 glaucoma.

Gonioscopy is done if your doctor (ophthalmologist) thinks you should be checked for glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve. If you have glaucoma, gonioscopy can help your doctor see which type of glaucoma you have.

By: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Last Revised: April 6, 2010

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