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Closed Angle Glaucoma : Tests

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Tests List

Tests could include:
  • Gonioscopy
  • Ultrasound Pachymetry
  • Optical Pachymetry

Tests Overview Articles

Glaucoma
An examination of the eye may be used to diagnose glaucoma. However, checking the intraocular pressure alone( tonometry) is not enough because eye pressure changes.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Glaucoma
Sometimes glaucoma can be diagnosed with a routine eye exam by an opthamologist, who can make a definitive diagnosis of glaucoma. IOP, defects in the field of vision, and the appearance of the optic nerve, are all considered in the diagnosis of gl...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Glaucoma
The diagnosis of glaucoma may be suggested by certain physical findings, especially in infants, but is confirmed.by tests with special instruments. Parents may bring their young infant to a physician if they notice signs of infantile glaucoma, suc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

Specific Tests Articles

Tonometry
Tonometry is a test to measure the pressure inside your eyes. The test is used to screen for glaucoma.Intraocular pressure(IOP) measurement; Glaucoma test.The applanation method measures the force required to flatten a certain area of the cornea.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball(fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.Direct ophthalmoscopy Indirect ophthalmoscopy Slit-lamp ophthalmoscopy.Direct ophthalmoscopy: You will be s...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
Visual field
The visual field refers to the total area in which objects can be seen in the side(peripheral) vision while you focus your eyes on a central point.Perimetry; Tangent screen exam; Automated perimetry exam; Goldmann visual field exam; Humphrey visua...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
Fluorescein angiography
Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses an special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid.Eye drops that make the pupil dilate will be given. You will be asked to place your chin on a chin rest, and your forehead a...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Slit-lamp exam
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.The slit-lamp is a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine in a thin beam.You will sit in a chair with the instrum...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
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