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Emphasis on gonioscopy for glaucoma diagnosis and treatment

WU Ling-lin

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As a complicated disease, glaucoma should be effectively treated based on correct diagnosis and classification. Gonioscopy reflects the situation of anterior chamber angle which is a key structure for glaucoma. This article conducted a detailed discussion on the common errors, appropriate use and things worthy of note about gonioscopy. In addition, the purpose of gonioscopy in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, and how to overcome the deficiencies of gonioscopy have been discussed.

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As a complicated disease, glaucoma should be effectively treated based on correct diagnosis and classification. Gonioscopy reflects the situation of anterior chamber angle which is a key structure for glaucoma. This article conducted a detailed discussion on the common errors, appropriate use and things worthy of note about gonioscopy. In addition, the purpose of gonioscopy in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, and how to overcome the deficiencies of gonioscopy have been discussed.

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As a complicated disease, glaucoma should be effectively treated based on correct diagnosis and classification. Gonioscopy reflects the situation of anterior chamber angle which is a key structure for glaucoma. This article conducted a detailed discussion on the common errors, appropriate use and things worthy of note about gonioscopy. In addition, the purpose of gonioscopy in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, and how to overcome the deficiencies of gonioscopy have been discussed.

Key concepts: Gonioscopy, Glaucoma, Medicine, Optometry, Anterior chamber angle, Ophthalmology

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