Device typeOphthalmic tonometer, manual: An ophthalmic, manually-operated, measuring instrument designed for determining the intraocular pressure (IOP) by exerting an external force in direct contact with the eye which provides a reading of the resistance of the tunica of the eye to deformation (the extent of corneal indentation) which is expressed in millimetre(s) of mercury (mmHg). This device (known as a contact type, e.g., a Schioetz or Perkins tonometer) is used in the diagnosis of glaucoma and may be hand-held or used in conjunction with a slit lamp.
FDA categoryTonometer, Manual
Device ID07640132986907
Catalog number1420157
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information