The applanation tonometer measures intraocular pressure by the force needed to flatten a defined corneal area, the clinical reference method. It mounts to a slit lamp or comes as a handheld unit. Central to glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring.
Ophthalmic Instruments
Applanation Tonometer
Applanation tonometer for accurate intraocular pressure measurement, typically slit-lamp mounted, the clinical reference method for IOP.
| Type | Applanation tonometer |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Slit-lamp / handheld options |
| Prism | Measuring prism included |
| Use | Intraocular pressure |
Applications
- Accurate intraocular pressure measurement
- Glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring
- Pre-operative assessment