Comparison of handheld rebound tonometry with Goldmann applanation tonometry in children with glaucoma: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT: To test agreement of two methods to measure intraocular pressure (IOP): rebound tonometry (RBT) and gold standard Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) in children with glaucoma. Observational prospective cohort study. Tertiary paediatric glaucoma clinic at a single centre. 102 individuals attending a paediatric glaucoma clinic, mean (SD) age 11.85 (3.17), of whom 53 were male. Intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness, child preference for measurement method. Limits of agreement for intraobserver and interobserver were, respectively, (-2.71, 2.98) mm Hg and (-5.75, 5.97) mm Hg. RBT frequently gave higher readings than GAT and the magnitude of disagreement depend on the level of IOP being assessed. Differences of 10 mm Hg were not uncommon. RBT was the preferred method for 70% of chil

SUBMITTER: Dahlmann-Noor AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3641509 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature