A specialised lens examination of the eye's internal drainage angle, used to diagnose and classify the type of glaucoma.
Gonioscopy uses a special mirrored contact lens to view the drainage angle, the area where fluid leaves the eye. Examining this angle helps the doctor determine whether glaucoma is open-angle or closed-angle, which directly guides treatment.
Identifying the exact type of glaucoma is essential for choosing the right medication, laser or surgical treatment to protect your optic nerve and preserve vision.
Gonioscopy is an examination that uses a special mirrored contact lens to view the drainage angle of the eye, where fluid normally leaves. It helps the doctor see a part of the eye that cannot be examined directly.
It is mainly used in glaucoma care to find out whether the drainage angle is open or closed. This information helps the doctor identify the type of glaucoma and choose the most suitable treatment.
No. Numbing drops are placed in the eye first, so the test is not painful. The lens rests gently against the front of the eye for a short time while the doctor examines the angle.
It is a quick examination, usually taking only a few minutes for both eyes as part of a glaucoma check-up.
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