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What Is Tonometry?
Tonometry is a test to measure the pressure inside your eyes. The test is used to screen for
Alternative Names
Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement; Glaucoma test; Applanation
How the test is performed
There are several methods of testing for glaucoma.
The most accurate method measures the force needed to flatten a certain area of the cornea.
- The surface of the eye is numbed. A fine strip of paper stained with orange dye is touched to the side of the...
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