Error measurement for a portable tonometer

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2002

Abstract

Most patients with glaucoma exhibit elevated intra-ocular pressure (IOP). A cost effective device that allows the patient to measure IOP at regular intervals may reduce vision loss. This research tested the Bausch & Lomb Proview self tonometer against a calibrated force meter. It further compared the Proview tonometer with results from the clinical gold standard, the Goldmann tonometer. Results show that the Proview tonometer has inaccuracies in calibration and uncertainties in clinical applications. If the Proview's calibration is corrected (using our results, e.g.), and the inaccuracies can be reduced, a device like the Proview has the potential to be clinically useful.

Identifier

11144345023 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Proceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Nebec

e-ISSN

21607001

ISSN

1071121X

First Page

85

Last Page

86

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