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Intraocular pressure measurement in children using the Keeler Pulsair tonometer
Author(s) -
Evans K.,
Wishart P. K.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
ophthalmic and physiological optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.147
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1475-1313
pISSN - 0275-5408
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-1313.1992.tb00399.x
Subject(s) - intraocular pressure , medicine , applanation tonometry , ophthalmology , optometry , anesthesia , blood pressure , arterial stiffness
A study to determine whether Keeler Pulsair tonometry is a feasible alternative to tonometry under general anaesthesia in children was undertaken. We recruited 53 children aged from 6 months to 9 years old. Readings were obtainable from 78% and a complete set of four readings from each eye was obtained from 45% of the group in an out‐patient setting. Averaged Pulsair measurements agreed well with Perkins applanation tonometry values under general anaesthesia. Techniques to improve compliance are discussed. In conclusion, the Pulsair tonometer is a viable method for obtaining estimates of intraocular pressure in children in this age‐group.