Tonometer

It’s used to measure intraocular pressure (IOP).

There are several types of tonometers, including:
1. Indentation tonometer: Measures how much the cornea indents with a known weight.

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2. Applanation tonometer: These measure the force required to flatten a constant area of the cornea. The Goldmann applanation tonometer is the most widely used type.

Arpit gupta (from TCML Team)

Arpit gupta (from TCML Team)

3. Non-contact tonometer (Air puff tonometer): Uses a puff of air to measure IOP without touching the eye.

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