Articles categorized under "Ancillary Testing"

Diagnostic tests used in Ophthalmology to complement the clinical examination.

Glaucoma Evaluation

Because it has no noticeable symptoms, glaucoma is a difficult disease to detect without regular, complete eye exams. During a... View Article


Corneal Topography

Corneal topography is a computer-assisted procedure used to measure the curvature of the cornea, the clear front window of the... View Article


Optic Disc Topography

To monitor the progression of glaucoma, ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) check the condition of the optic nerve. One method for checking... View Article


Fluorescein Angiography

Fluorescein angiography, a clinical test to look at blood circulation inside the back of the eye, aids in the diagnosis... View Article


Optic Disc Photographs

Photographic images of the optic disc are considered the standard for baseline documentation of the appearance (form) of the optic... View Article


Visual Field Testing

Because it has no noticeable symptoms, glaucoma is a difficult disease to detect without regular, complete eye exams. A visual... View Article