A single-blind crossover trial. IOPs were measured in both eyes of subjects with both applanators. Type of applanator was alternated to eliminate systematic bias. Multiple observers were used.

Dr. Rhee answers the question: 'What Is Tonometry?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is tonometry and how is it used to diagnose glaucoma? Answer: Tonometry refers to the technique of measuring ...

Purpose This short study aims at quantitatively correlating scale readings of the Goldmann tonometer to corneal curvatures in one and the same eye. Methods A total of 30 eyes of 21 adult patients who ...

Calibration errors on a Goldmann applanation tonometer may lead to inaccurate assessment of a patient’s IOP. Researchers examining 125 eyes of 125 patients measured ...

Ocular pulse amplitude may diminish the accuracy and reliability of Goldmann applanation tonometry, a study found. The Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA, Reichert) was used to measure Goldmann-correlated ...

Real Potential for Self-tonometry? Glaucoma is often a disease of subtleties. A tiny notch of rim tissue, an extra point of visual field depression, or even a single 1-mm Hg change in intraocular ...

The stiffness of the arterial wall can be determined through the pulse wave velocity, which can be measured by use of an applanation tonometer. Scientists discovered that this stiffness has predictive ...

For over 90 years Keeler has continued to innovate, design and manufacture world class ophthalmic instruments in our Windsor factory. The Keeler Applanation Tonometer (KAT) is a perfect example of ...

Tucson medical startup CATS Tonometer has won federal clearance to market a disposable version of its device to measure internal eye pressure, with plans to start selling the instrument this fall. The ...

After getting a mechanical engineering degree in 1991, Sean McCafferty went to medical school with a goal of eventually using his engineering skills to develop products to help patients. Now that goal ...