Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Tonometry

Table of Contents

Alternative Names

Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement; Glaucoma test; Applanation


Normal Values

A normal result means your eye pressure is within the normal range. The normal eye pressure range is 10 - 21 mmHg.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.


What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results may be due to:

  • Glaucoma
  • Hyphema
  • Trauma to the eye or head

Images

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Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)