II. Definitions

  1. Gonioscope
    1. Specialized optical instrument and lens used to examine the anterior chamber angle
  2. Gonioscopy
    1. Ophthalmology exam of the anterior chamber region between the Cornea and the iris
    2. Allows for measurement of the angle, as well as evaluation for blockage of drainage from the region

III. Exam: Van Herrick Test

  1. Temporal (lateral) edge of Cornea-iris margin is viewed at 60 degree angle with Slit Lamp
  2. Using narrow beam of light from Slit Lamp, width of Cornea is compared with width of anterior chamber

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Ontology: Gonioscopy (C0018071)

Definition (NCI_NCI-GLOSS) A procedure in which a gonioscope (special lens) is used to look at the front part of the eye between the cornea (the clear layer) and the iris (the colored part of the eye). Gonioscopy checks for blockages in the area where fluid drains out of the eye.
Definition (MSH) Examination of the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye with a specialized optical instrument (gonioscope) or a contact prism lens.
Concepts Diagnostic Procedure (T060)
MSH D006068
SnomedCT 141904003, 76949005
CPT 92020
English Gonioscopies, Gonioscopy, Gonioscopy (separate procedure), gonioscopy, GONIOSCOPY SEPARATE PROCEDURE, Gonioscopy (procedure), Gonioscopy, NOS, SPECIAL EYE EVALUATION, Special eye evaluation
Japanese 隅角鏡検査, グウカクキョウケンサ
Swedish Gonioskopi
Czech gonioskopie, Gonioskopie
Finnish Silmän kammiokulman tähystys
Russian GONIOSKOPIIA, ГОНИОСКОПИЯ
Polish Gonioskopia
Hungarian Gonioszkópia
Norwegian Gonioskopi
Spanish gonioscopia (procedimiento), gonioscopia, Gonioscopia, Gonioscopía
Dutch gonioscopie, Gonioscopie
French Gonioscopie
German Gonioskopie
Italian Gonioscopia
Portuguese Gonioscopia