Abstract
A hand-held noncontact tonometer (Pulsair, Keeler Ltd., UK) was tested in 42 children, from 5 months to 12 years of age. At least 1 intraocular pressure (IOP) reading was obtained in all of the 84 eyes studied, whereas with a Goldman applanation tonometer measurements could be obtained in only 26 eyes (14 subjects). Time required for examination with the Pulsair was quite variable and related to age (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 461-464 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optometry and Vision Science |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Keywords
- Childhoodt
- Glaucoma
- Intraocular pressure
- Tonometry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry