5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Gonioscopy remains essential for directly visualizing the iridocorneal angle, despite the rise of advanced imaging techniques.

• 2

  Only 49% of Medicare patients had documented gonioscopy before glaucoma surgery, indicating underutilization of the technique.

• 3

  Experienced ophthalmologists face challenges in performing gonioscopy, particularly in examining all quadrants and during indentation.

• 4

  New handheld imaging devices can enhance gonioscopy but still struggle with capturing consistent, high-quality images across all quadrants.

• 5

  Gonioscopy's direct assessment capabilities are vital for glaucoma care, classification, procedural planning, and identifying secondary pathologies.