Applanation tonometry at Weyland-Yutani Health System
By Dr. Karen Foster, MD · · Ophthalmology
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Ophthalmology service line explains applanation tonometry in plain language.
About this topic
Topic: applanation tonometry. A method in which a constant pressure is applied to the surface of the cornea in order to flatten a prespecified area of the membrane, which is used to calculate intraocular pressure.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.