Tonometry

Glaucoma Screening Test

Why It Is Done

Tonometry may be done:

• As part of a regular eye examination to check for increased intraocular pressure (IOP), which increases your risk of glaucoma.
• To check the treatment for glaucoma. Tonometry can be used to see if medicine is keeping your IOP below a certain target pressure set by your doctor.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: August 22, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Ian MacDonald, MDCM, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
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