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? Finding The Best Tonometer For Your Practice - IOP in Optometry and Ophthalmology
? Finding The Best Tonometer For Your Practice - IOP in Optometry and Ophthalmology
There is also a list of manufactures to pick from: HAAG-STREIT, 66Vision, Canon, Cso,
DIATON, Huvitz, Essilor, Icare, Luneau, Kangjie, Keeler, Kowa, Macro, BiCOM, Nidek,
Oculus, Reichert, Rexxam, Rodenstock, Swowei, Tomey, Accutome, Topcon, Ziemer just to
name a few.
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Diaton tonometer allows to measure IOP through the upper eyelid and sclera. Unlike all other
cornea dependent tonometry devices, IOP with Diaton is not influenced by known and still
unknown biometric properties of the cornea. Pachymetry is not required to adjust the readings
for the central corneal thickness (CCT), as with Diaton device, the operating principle and the
technique completely eliminates the influence of the cornea. IOP is measured above the edge of
the limbus, with Diaton tonometers tip placed on the upper eyelid at tarsus and sclera.
Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) is the gold standard for measuring IOP and most
probably will continue to be so into the near future. However, its limitations were obvious from
the start and include the substantial effects of several eye variables such as axial length,
curvature, rigidity and corneal thickness. Also, in some eyes, especially those with corneal
problems (such as diseases, trauma, haze, corneal opacities, leucomas, etc.) and surgery, taking
measurements is not easy.
Thus the option of transpalpebral, scleral tonometry with Diaton tonometer makes it a more
versatile tonometry option for practices that already have GAT and are seeking for a handheld,
cornea independent readings.
Tonometer Diaton is the perfect solution in the following cases when the use of other tonometry
devices is problematic or impossible: Keratitis, Conjunctivitis, Keratotone, Cornea Dimness,
Keratoprosthesis, Keratoplastics, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, Astigmatism, Ametropy, etc.,
Product Features & Major Benefits:
Easy to use. Handheld, portable, pen-like device
No contact with the cornea (only upper eyelid and sclera)
No need for anesthesia drops or removal of contact lenses
Safe: No risk of infecting or scratching cornea
Cost efficient: No consumables (no need to purchase replacement
tips/covers, etc.)
No sterilization (just alcohol swab is used to wipe off the tip)
Accurate: No pachymetry needed (independent of cornea)
Ready-to-use: Daily calibration not required