What Does GAT Mean in Medical Terms?

GAT stands for Goldmann applanation tonometry. Standard contact method of measuring eye pressure.

Where you will see GAT

You will most often see GAT in medical charts and clinical notes.

Example

A chart note might use “GAT” as shorthand for Goldmann applanation tonometry when documenting a patient's care.

Related abbreviations

• A&O x4 — alert and oriented times four (person place time situation)
• a.m. — ante meridiem (morning)
• A/P — assessment and plan
• AC — anterior chamber (eye)
• ACG — angle-closure glaucoma
• ACIOL — anterior chamber intraocular lens
• ACR — American College of Radiology (appropriateness context)
• acuity — patient acuity (severity level)

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