Photoophthalmotonometer

A photoophthalmotonometer is a medical device that is used to measure intraocular pressure by contact probing of the cornea. It is a more accurate and reliable way to measure pressure inside the eye than other methods such as a pneumatic tonometer.

The main component of a photoophthalmotonometer is a probe, which is securely attached to the device and which is in contact with the cornea. This probe contains a photosensor that measures reflected light from the cornea and determines how it deforms under pressure. With this measurement, the photoophthalmotonometer can accurately determine intraocular pressure.

The procedure for measuring intraocular pressure using a photoophthalmotonometer usually takes no more than a few minutes and is painless for the patient. The doctor places drops of anesthetic on the eye to make the procedure more comfortable, and then lightly touches the probe to the cornea to take the measurement.

Photo-ophthalmotometers are widely used in ophthalmology for the diagnosis and treatment of various eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. They are also used to monitor patients with elevated intraocular pressure, which can lead to the development of glaucoma.

In conclusion, the photoophthalmotonometer is an important tool for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. It provides accurate and reliable intraocular pressure measurements, allowing physicians to effectively treat their patients and prevent the development of serious complications.

**Photoophthalmotonometers** are devices that measure intraocular pressure using light pulses emanating from a special projector. These are portable devices and are typically used in ophthalmology offices or clinics. But often, the patient can measure his IOP at home, which is very convenient. Intraocular pressure is a measure of the stability of eye pressure. A healthy person has an IOP level of 15-22 mmHg. Art.

*What does the photo-ophthalmologist show?*

By measuring IOP using a phototomanometer, we monitor the patient's performance and his eyes. This allows us to find out:

- Is the measurement safe?

- how many times is IOP measured (traditionally, patients have IOP measured 4 times)

- analysis of the condition of the cornea and retina

As a result, after the diagnosis, a conclusion can be drawn about the patient’s health. It is worth considering that the accuracy of devices for measuring IOP depends on the condition of the devices, as well as on how correctly the anamnesis was collected and the results obtained during the procedure were correctly recorded. Therefore, it is worth thinking about which device specialists recommend for you if you need to constantly measure IOP.