Tonometers and their variations have become a standard part of ophthalmology, as they are used to measure intraocular pressure to see if a patient is at risk for glaucoma. A tonometer’s purpose might not be news to you, but what you might not know is how the tonometer came to be in the first place. … Continue reading A Brief History of the Tonometer

A tonometer is a fundamental tool for many ophthalmologists, which means it sees a lot of use. However, before and after an eye test, there’s some necessary maintenance that ophthalmologists need to know how to perform on tools such as a tonometer. Continue reading to learn how to clean a tonometer probe properly with the … Continue reading How To Clean a Tonometer Probe

A tonometer is a valuable tool used by medical eye care professionals to check for intraocular pressure (IOP), assess a patient for fluid in the eye, and evaluate those who are at risk from glaucoma. Tonometers are now easier to use than ever before because they are available as handheld portable devices. However, it’s still … Continue reading How To Use Tonometer Tip Covers Correctly