Tonography With Water Provocation

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Procedure 3 More General Terms 4 References

Indications

• increased intraocular pressure

• glaucoma

Procedure

• recording intraocular pressure over an extended time period ( tonography)
• water provocation involves fasting from fluids by the patient
• 1 quart of water is taken during the test & the differential is recorded

More General Terms

• tonography
• provocative clinical test

References

1. Coding Companion for Ophthalmology A comprehensive illustrated guide to coding and reimbursement [1]

tonography with water provocation