Comparison of Diaton transpalpebral tonometer with applanation tonometry in keratoconus

AIM: To investigate the added value of using a Diaton transpalpebral tonometer (DT) to measure IOP in keratoconus. Most type of tonometers use corneal applanation or biomechanical resistance to measure intraocular pressure (IOP); however, these factors can be altered by keratoconus. Specifically, we...

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Main Authors: Robert PL Wisse, Natalie Peeters, Saskia M Imhof, Allegonda van der Lelij
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2016-03-01
Series:International Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.ijo.cn/en_publish/2016/3/20160312.pdf