Method for estimation of intraocular pressure using free-falling

Details Method for estimation of intraocular pressure using free-falling Method for estimation of intraocular pressure using free-falling

1991-06-28

1993-01-05

Shay, Randy C.

Surgery

Truss

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73 79, A61B 316

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051761394

ABSTRACT:
A ball falls freely onto an eyelid-covered cornea, and the kinetic energy of the ball is conversed into a force causing deformation of the cornea. The amount of the ball rebound varies depending on the amount of intraocular pressure and the latter is judged against the amount of the ball rebound.
An ocular tonometer has a tubular housing, wherein provision is made for a free falling of the ball kept by a special holder at one of the ends of the housing. The opposite end of the housing is placed on the eyelid so that the falling ball interacts with the cornea through the eyelid. The amount of the ball rebound characteristic of the amount of intraocular pressure, is registered either with the aid of a scale or by a special measuring instrument.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3038330 (1962-06-01), Criche
patent: 4336710 (1982-06-01), Miller

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