A hand-held noncontact tonometer (Pulsair, Keeler Ltd., UK) was tested in 42 children, from 5 months to 12 years of age. At least 1 intraocular pressure (IOP) reading was obtained in all of the 84 eyes studied, whereas with a Goldman applanation tonometer measurements could be obtained in only 26 eyes (14 subjects). Time required for examination with the Pulsair was quite variable and related to age (p less than 0.0001). Compliance in children was reported as "good" in the majority of cases; it was also age-related (p less than 0.005). Although its reliability could not be definitely evaluated, the results of this study indicate that this instrument may be a valuable choice for screening and follow-up purposes in childhood.
Noncontact tonometry in children / M. Buscemi, C. Capoferri, A. Garavaglia, C. Nassivera, P. Nucci. - In: OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE. - ISSN 1040-5488. - 68:6(1991 Jun), pp. 461-4-464.
Noncontact tonometry in children
P. NucciUltimo
1991
Abstract
A hand-held noncontact tonometer (Pulsair, Keeler Ltd., UK) was tested in 42 children, from 5 months to 12 years of age. At least 1 intraocular pressure (IOP) reading was obtained in all of the 84 eyes studied, whereas with a Goldman applanation tonometer measurements could be obtained in only 26 eyes (14 subjects). Time required for examination with the Pulsair was quite variable and related to age (p less than 0.0001). Compliance in children was reported as "good" in the majority of cases; it was also age-related (p less than 0.005). Although its reliability could not be definitely evaluated, the results of this study indicate that this instrument may be a valuable choice for screening and follow-up purposes in childhood.
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