Comparison of two methods of tonometry in glaucoma patients:Goldmann applanation tonometer and non-contact tonometer

VernacularTitle:Goldmann眼压计与非接触眼压计测量青光眼患者眼压的对比分析
Author: Hong-Feng, LI ; Jun, OUYANG ; Xiao-Yong, QU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: non - contact tonometer; Goldmann applanation tonometer; glaucoma
From: International Eye Science 2015;(1):144-145
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ? AlM: To compare the two methods for the measurement of glaucoma patients' intraocular pressure ( lOP) between Goldmann applanation tonometer ( GAT) and non-contact tonometer ( NCT) and find the laws of the two methods.?METHODS: The lOP of 108 glaucoma patients ( 206 eyes) were measured by GAT and NCT respectively.?RESULTS: ln 108 glaucoma patients, the average lOP of 206 eyes was 29. 77 ± 10. 27mmHg by GAT and 24. 59 ± 8. 58mmHg by NCT. There was significant difference between GAT and NCT (P<0. 01). The higher of lOP, the difference between GAT and NCT was greater.?CONCLUSlON: The measurement results with NCT were lower than that of GAT. The higher of lOP, the difference between GAT and NCT was greater. lt's better to measure lOP by GAT for the glaucoma patients, in order to avoid the misdiagnosis and mistreatment of glaucoma.