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The Icare tonometer is based on a new measuring principle, in which a very light probe is used to make momentary contact with the cornea.
The measurement is barely noticed by the patient and does not cause corneal reflex. For eye care professionals this is good news, because the device not only makes IOP measuring a more pleasant experience on all patients, it is also an important break-through for succeeding with non-compliant patients (i.e. children and dementia patients).
- The easy usage and dynamic patient flow obtained by the Icare tonometer makes it a very important instrument for general practitioners, optometrists, ophthalmologists, health care and other medical personnel.
- Requiring no drops or specialized skills for its use, the quick and painless Icare tonometer has an important role in glaucoma screening programs of masses.
Rebound technology is based on a rebound measuring principle, in which a very light-weight probe is used to make momentary contact with the cornea.
In rebound technology, the motion parameters of the probe are recorded during the measurement. Induction based coil system is used for measuring the motion of the probe. Advanced algorithm combined with state of the art software analyzes the probe deceleration, contact time and other parameters of the probe while it touches the cornea. The deceleration and other rebound parameters of the probe change as a function of IOP. In simple terms, the higher the IOP, the faster the probe decelerates and the shorter the contact time.
- Icare rebound tonometers do not require any maintenance calibration or regular service.
- The tonometers do not have any parts that wear out, except for the probe base, which can become dusty or collect some particles that affect the probe movement.
- The probe base can be changed by the user as described in the user manual.
Anaesthesia is not needed since the touch of the probe is so gentle and the measurement is barely noticed by the patient
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