IOP
- Damage to optic nerve
- Pressure inside eye
Intraocular Pressure
- Measured by tonometry or palpation
- Varies throughout the day, normal is 10-22
- Palpation may be useful if you suspect angle closure glaucoma
Tonometry
- Goldmann
- Applanation Tip
Examination
Intraocular Pressure Significance
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- Hypotony