The 21st century gonioscopy: A technical paper.
- Author:
Jocelyn Therese M. Remo
1
;
Jaesser T. Tan
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, PH
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
portable gonioscopy;
gonioscopy video system;
gonioscopy lenses;
portable gonioscope
- MeSH:
gonioscopy
- From:
Health Sciences Journal
2021;10(2):63-68
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:The aim of this paper was to create a Portable Gonioscopy System (PGS) that is effcient and cost-effective in documenting iridocorneal angles.
METHODS:A 4-mirror gonioscopy prism lens was attached to a portable USB microscope with a built-in camera. The microscope was then connected to a laptop for viewing of the images. A lubricant was instilled and the portable gonioscope was placed parallel to the cornea for viewing and recording of iridocorneal angles. Images were fled and stored in a laptop.
RESULTS:The portable gonioscopy system allowed suffcient viewing and recording of the iridocorneal angles. The total cost of producing the portable gonioscopy system was PHP 25,000.00.
CONCLUSION:Iridocorneal angles can be visualized and recorded using the portable gonioscopy system. This device requires skill and expertise from professional prototypist to create. Like gonioscopy, this system also has a steep learning curve. The researchers are continuously improving the device adding more features and making it more affordable and easier to use.
- Full text:The 21st Century Gonioscopy.pdf
