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[Evaluating the Pro Ton applanation tonometer in rabbits].

C Erb1, F Teistler, K Kohler

  • 1Abteilung 1: Allgemeine Augenheilkunde, Universitäts-Augenklinik Tübingen.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
|December 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The ProTon tonometer reliably measures intraocular pressure in rabbits over extended periods. This applanation tonometer is suitable for glaucoma research in rabbits.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Veterinary Science

Context:

  • Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma.
  • Accurate IOP assessment in animal models is vital for preclinical research.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and reliability of the ProTon applanation tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure in rabbits.
  • To determine the suitability of the ProTon tonometer for long-term IOP monitoring in a rabbit model.

Summary:

  • The ProTon applanation tonometer was used to measure intraocular pressure in eleven chinchilla-bastard rabbits over 62 ± 15 days.
  • Data from ten rabbits showed consistent IOP readings: 12.15 ± 3.63 mmHg (right eye) and 12.11 ± 3.52 mmHg (left eye).

Impact:

  • The ProTon tonometer provides reliable, long-term intraocular pressure measurements in rabbits.

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  • This device is well-suited for use in experimental models of induced glaucoma in rabbits, aiding research advancements.