Understanding and caring for a Schiotz tonometer

A Schiotz tonometer is an instrument for measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP). Although the Schiotz tonometer does not make as precise measurements as other types of tonometers, it is inexpensive, simple to use, durable, requires little maintenance, does not have electronics, does not require b...

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Main Author:	Ismael Cordero
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London 2014-12-01
Series:	Community Eye Health Journal
Subjects:	Equipment Maintenance Tonometry
Online Access:	http://www.cehjournal.org/article/understanding-and-caring-for-a-schiotz-tonometer/

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spelling	doaj-f89747ec61014bf88fe6270b75d1c3e42020-11-25T00:33:49ZengInternational Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), LondonCommunity Eye Health Journal0953-68331993-72882014-12-01278757Understanding and caring for a Schiotz tonometerIsmael Cordero 0Clinical Engineer, Philadelphia, USA. ismaelcordero@me.comA Schiotz tonometer is an instrument for measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP). Although the Schiotz tonometer does not make as precise measurements as other types of tonometers, it is inexpensive, simple to use, durable, requires little maintenance, does not have electronics, does not require batteries, and can be stored for years between uses. These qualities make it well suited for screening and remote or mobile clinics.http://www.cehjournal.org/article/understanding-and-caring-for-a-schiotz-tonometer/EquipmentMaintenanceTonometry
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description	A Schiotz tonometer is an instrument for measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP). Although the Schiotz tonometer does not make as precise measurements as other types of tonometers, it is inexpensive, simple to use, durable, requires little maintenance, does not have electronics, does not require batteries, and can be stored for years between uses. These qualities make it well suited for screening and remote or mobile clinics.
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Understanding and caring for a Schiotz tonometer

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