Measurement of Intraocular Pressure by Patients With Glaucoma.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The ability of patients to measure their own intraocular pressure (IOP) would allow more frequent measurements and better appreciation of peak IOP and IOP fluctuation.

Objective

To examine whether patients with glaucoma can perform self-tonometry using a rebound tonometer and examine patient acceptability.

Design, setting, and participants

An observational study in which IOP was assessed using Goldmann applanation tonometry and a rebound tonometer. Consecutive patients were provided with a patient information sheet and those consenting to take part in the study received standardized self-tonometry training and were then instructed to measure their own IOP under observation. This study was conducted at a glaucoma clinic at a university hospital from March 1,

SUBMITTER: Pronin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5710491 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature