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- Title
TONOMETRY THROUGH TIME.
- Authors
Parker, Carol B.; Tison, Kara L.
- Abstract
The significance of intraocular pressure (IOP) was first noted in the 10th century. Instrumentation to measure IOP was first developed in the 19th century and has continued to develop over time. We now have anesthetics to aid in measuring intraocular pressure by indentation, applanation, or a combination of both indentation and applanation. In addition, non-contact and rebound tonometers are available and require no anesthetic. This article discusses the development, design and use of these instruments over a historical timeline.
- Subjects
MACKAY (Qld.); INTRAOCULAR pressure; TONOMETRY; NINETEENTH century; TONOMETERS; ANESTHETICS
- Publication
Hindsight: Journal of Optometry History, 2023, Vol 54, Issue 2, p44
- ISSN
2374-3263
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14434/hindsight.v54i2.37207