Screening
Screening
At the glaucoma screening, the intraocular pressure measurement (tonometry) is taken and the optic disc is assessed. This examination helps to determine whether intraocular pressure has increased and there is a suspicion of glaucoma.
Our eye is governed by an intraocular pressure produced by the constant influx of aqueous humour. This aqueous humour flows from the posterior into the anterior ocular chamber; there, it is conducted from the eye into the bloodstream. If this balance of influx and outflow is disturbed, internal pressure can rise, and this may be an indication of glaucoma.
Chronically increased pressure does not trigger any symptoms, but damages the optic nerve significantly. That is why this examination is so important in preventing damage to the optic nerve in advance. Screening should take place from the age of 40.
Contact
Augenzentrum Kiener AG
Mellingerstrasse 207
5405 Baden-Dättwil
Opening hours
MO bis FR: 8:00 – 12:00 am, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
SA: by arrangement
You will find the Kiener Augenzentrum on the 1st floor of the Täfernhof Medical Center (Täfernhof 1).