FEB 10, 2016
Intraoperative Gonioscopy
By Shakeel Shareef, MD
2nd Annual Global Video Contest
Cornea/External Disease
There has been exponential growth in angle surgery among adults diagnosed with open angle glaucoma over the last decade. Several micro-stent devices are currently being evaluated in international clinical trials while others are nearing commercialization. However, the rate-limiting step and key to successful angle surgery requires optimal visualization of angle anatomy with intraoperative direct gonioscopy. This instructional video covers the essential perioperative surgical steps necessary to ensure a successful outcome.