Have You Tested Your Goldmann Tonometer Today?
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Have You Tested Your Goldmann Tonometer Today?
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only known modifiable risk factor for glaucoma. Besides being a cornerstone in glaucoma management, accurate measurement of IOP forms an important component of routine ophthalmic evaluation. Despite the innovation of various newer tonometers, Goldmann applanation tonometer is still considered the Gold standard for IOP measurement. However, there are several rep...
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عنوان ژورنال: Current Journal of Glaucoma Practice with DVD
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0974-0333,0975-1947
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1027