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[Pre- and postoperative non-contact tonometry].

M Gräf1, V Hessemer, K W Jacobi

  • 1Univ.-Augenklinik Giessen.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|August 1, 1990
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Summary

The AO II non-contact tonometer (NCT) shows good agreement with the Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) after cataract surgery, though corneal thickness influences readings.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement is crucial in ophthalmology.
  • Non-contact tonometers (NCTs) offer a convenient alternative to Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT).
  • Validation of NCTs in the post-cataract surgery setting is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the AO II non-contact tonometer (NCT) with the Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT).
  • To evaluate NCT accuracy for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement in patients before and after cataract surgery.
  • To investigate the influence of corneal properties on IOP measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective comparative study involving 50 patients undergoing cataract surgery.
  • IOP measurements taken using both NCT and GAT preoperatively and on day one postoperatively.
  • Regression analysis to correlate NCT and GAT readings.
  • Analysis of the relationship between corneal thickness and IOP measurement differences.

Main Results:

  • A strong linear correlation was observed between NCT and GAT readings (pooled data: y = 1.01x - 0.69).
  • Postoperative measurements showed a regression line close to ideal for clinical use (y = 1.06x - 1.15).
  • Corneal thickness significantly influenced the difference between NCT and GAT readings, with underestimation in thin corneas and overestimation in thick corneas.

Conclusions:

  • The AO II NCT is a potentially useful tool for measuring IOP after cataract surgery, with limitations.
  • Corneal thickness must be considered when interpreting NCT readings, especially in eyes with thin or thick corneas.
  • Postoperative corneal edema may mitigate the effect of corneal thickness on IOP measurements.

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