BACKGROUND: Introduction and use of various tonometry methods can lead to misinterpretation intraocular pressure results influence the choice treating approaches by ophthalmologist in a glaucoma patient.
 AIM: To compare pneumotonometry rebound with Maklakovs applanation develop corrections for their comparability.
 MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 75 patients. All subjects u...

purpose: to compare intraocular pressure (iop) measurement with pulsair non-contact tonometer and goldmann applanation tonometer (gat). methods: in this cross-sectional study, during a complete ophthalmologic examination, each patient underwent pulsair tonometry three times at 5 minutes intervals and then goldmann tonometry at the same intervals. mean iop values were measured and analyzed. resu...

If glaucoma is diagnosed early, treatment can then be given that may preserve vision. Although raised intraocular pressure (IOP) is not the only sign of glaucoma, the IOP should be checked routinely on all adults attending eye care facilities. Applanation tonometry (as described in Issue 64, December 2007) is the most accurate method to measure IOP, but Schiötz tonometry is also a useful screen...

AIMS To evaluate the relative merits of proxymetacaine-fluorescein (PROX-FLU) and lignocaine-fluorescein (LIG-FLU) when used to perform applanation tonometry. METHODS This prospective, masked, double blind study assessed several aspects of the tonometry process-the duration of the stinging sensation and degree of discomfort, the extent of reflex lacrimation induced, the need for subsequent te...