Gonioscopy (Noun)
Meaning
An examination of the front part of the eye to check the angle where the iris meets the cornea; it is used to distinguish between open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist used gonioscopy to evaluate the patient's anterior chamber angle and check for any signs of glaucoma.
- Gonioscopy is a crucial diagnostic tool for detecting angle-closure glaucoma and other conditions that can cause vision loss.
- During the examination, the doctor performed a gonioscopy to assess the drainage channels in the patient's eyes.
- To rule out glaucoma, the doctor performed a gonioscopy and also measured the patient's intraocular pressure.
- The optometrist referred the patient to a specialist for further evaluation, including gonioscopy, to determine the cause of her eye pressure problems.