Tonometry 09/09/2013

Intraocular pressure is the biggest risk factor for developing glaucoma and it is therefore fundamental to quantify this pressure.
It's measured using a Goldmann tonometer, which calculates the force required to flatten (applanate) the cornea.
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Author
Dr. Silvia Freixes MD
COMB Medical license number: 30.762
Ophthalmologist
Specialist in glaucoma