Understanding corneal properties

It is well known that IOP measurements by Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and non-contact tonometry (NCT) are influenced by the corneal thickness of the cornea. Not so well known is that the IOP measurements are even more affected by the biomechanical properties of the cornea.

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Published inThe Optician Vol. 244; no. 6366; p. 15
Main Authors Fleischmann, David, Truckenbrod, Carolin, Barnard, Simon
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Mark Allen Group Ltd 24.08.2012
Subjects
Biomechanics
Cornea
Design specifications
Interactive computer systems
Medical equipment
Optometry
Patients
Product introduction
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Summary:It is well known that IOP measurements by Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and non-contact tonometry (NCT) are influenced by the corneal thickness of the cornea. Not so well known is that the IOP measurements are even more affected by the biomechanical properties of the cornea.
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ISSN:0030-3968