applanation tonometry


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applanation tonometry

Determining intraocular pressure by measuring the force necessary to flatten the corneal surface.
See also: tonometry

applanation tonometry

A standard method of measuring the pressure of the fluids within the eye by determining the force necessary to flatten a standard area of the CORNEA. Unduly raised pressure is the hallmark of GLAUCOMA.
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The studied and control groups did not significantly differ in regards to indicators of applanation tonometry during the first visit.
The influence of regular aerobic interval training on blood pressure and arterial stiffness amongst hypertensive subjects
Ocular response analyzer versus Goldmann applanation tonometry for intraocular pressure measurements.
Intraocular pressure measurements by three different tonometers in children with aphakic glaucoma and a thick cornea
The most frequent patient complaints during Goldmann applanation tonometry were transient burning from the fluorescein/benoxinate hydrochloride drops and temporary eye discomfort produced when the tonometer drum touched the lashes.
Glaucoma screening in primary care: the role of noncontact tonometry
Previous data were also obtained by applanation tonometry because of the unavailability of rebound tonometry at that time.
Determination of tear production and intraocular pressure with rebound tonometry in wild Humboldt penguins (Spheniscus humboldti)
Keywords: Pediatric intraocular pressure, Tono-Pen tonometry, Goldmann applanation tonometry, non-contact tonometry, central corneal thickness
Comparison of intraocular pressure measurements in healthy pediatric patients using three types of tonometers
Each patient underwent complete ophthalmologic examination including ocular history, visual acuity testing, slit-lamp examination, applanation tonometry, optic disc evaluation, visual field analysis, and gonioscopy if glaucoma was suspected.
Prevalence of pseudoexfoliation syndrome and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma in population of north-west Croatia aged 40 and over
Goldmann applanation tonometry was carried to rule out any rise in intra ocular pressure.
COMPARISON OF THE CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL CELL COUNT IN TYPE II DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH HEALTHY ADULTS
Because differences have been observed between applanation tonometry and rebound tonometry, the results of one method cannot be applied to another.
Assessment of intraocular pressure in chinchillas of different age groups using rebound tonometry/Pressao intraocular em chinchilas de diferentes faixas etarias utilizando tonometro de rebote
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IOP difference in Goldmann applanation tonometry in overweight patients.
Effect of different eye speculums on Intra Ocular Pressure
Corneal Power and Intra Ocular Pressure were also measured using keratometer and applanation tonometry, respectively.
Ocular Biometry, Keratometry Reading and Intra Ocular Pressure in age-related cataract patients with and without pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
The effectt of corneal thickness on applanation tonometry Am J Ophthalmol.
Central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in Puerto Rican glaucoma patients

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