8 IOP Measurements-attar

Question 1

IOPs have a single ideal method of measurement T/F?

Answer 1

FALSE. Should always be interpreted with caution and within larger clinical context

Question 2

What’s the purpose of tonometry?

Is it really essential for every eye exam?

Good for what therapy?

Answer 2

Estimate intraocular pressure

YES

Glaucoma

Question 3

What’s the ONLY direct method of measuring IOP?

Answer 3

Manometry

Question 4

Which IOP measurement technique is used for Corneal Hysteresis (CH)?

Answer 4

Ocular response analyzer

Question 5

What’s the most ACCURATE method of IOP measurement?

Can it be used without a slit lamp?

Answer 5

Goldman Tonometry

“Gold standard”

No no nOOO

Question 6

What measures the force required to indent the globe?

What about to flatten the globe?

One example

Answer 6

Indentation

Applanation

Tono-pen!

Question 7

List advantages of the tono-pen

Answer 7

Handheld, portable

EASY TO USE

Can be used over soft cls

Useful for pt’s with scarred or irregular corneas