by Erica Kepler | Jan 6, 2021 | Optometry
You and your ophthalmologist rely on an accurate reading of your eyes’ intraocular pressure in order to diagnose and treat glaucoma. But what if those readings are not what they appear to be? Tonometry, a key aspect of eye care, is the measure of fluid pressure within...
by Erica Kepler | Dec 17, 2020 | Optometry
Given the inflexibility of traditional Goldmann tonometers, the advent of handheld tonometry has been a boon to optometrists, ophthalmologists, and their practices. Handheld tonometers make it possible to measure intraocular pressure in the eyes of patients who,...
by Erica Kepler | Dec 3, 2020 | Optometry
The human eye is one of the most intricate and delicate parts of the body. We know this without even thinking about it. Think of your reflexes and how quickly you can instinctively blink to protect your eyes from a perceived threat, such as a foreign object or an...
by Erica Kepler | Nov 16, 2020 | Optometry
Tonometry, the measure of intraocular fluid pressure, is one of the most important aspects of ophthalmology. By measuring the level of pressure in the eye, ophthalmologists can determine whether a patient may have glaucoma, a condition in which damage to the optic...
by Erica Kepler | Nov 3, 2020 | Optometry
An ophthalmologist’s instruments are not much like musical instruments, but they do have one similarity: they have to be in tune to do their jobs correctly. Whether you are playing a trumpet or examining eyes, maintaining accuracy during everyday use is a must....
