Lec 9 Flashcards
1
Q
T/F: TonoPen uses a smaller area of cornea vs Goldmann
A
True
2
Q
Tonometry needed to be performed on a cornea that is scarred, irregular, or significantly edematous should be done via…
A
Tonopen
3
Q
T/F: Hand-held Perkins is NCT
A
False
4
Q
What are 3 common causes for thick mires?
A
lashes in contact with probe, too much dye, excess tearing
5
Q
What are 2 common causes for thin mires?
A
Pt blinked out dye, examiner took too long
6
Q
When IOP is asymmetrical beyond __ mm Hg, repeat and try again with better technique
A
> or = to 3
