Frequent self-monitoring of intraocular pressure can determine effectiveness of medications in eyes with normal tension glaucoma

Abstract Rationale: It is difficult to follow changes in the intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucomatous eyes comprehensively because of the limited number of outpatient examinations. We report our findings in a case of normal tension glaucoma (NTG) in which frequent self-measurements of the IOP were used to evaluate the IOP-lowering effect of different medications. Patient […]

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Self-monitoring of intraocular pressure and its clinical application

Abstract Purpose: Measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the most common ophthalmologic examinations, especially within glaucoma management. An elevated IOP is a major risk factor for the development and progression of glaucoma, and is so far the only modifiable parameter. Treatment consists of lowering the IOP to slow down the disease, and the […]

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The utility of home tonometry for peri-interventional decision-making in glaucoma surgery: Case series

Abstract Purpose: To describe twelve cases in which home intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring complimented clinical decision-making in glaucoma management. Observations: Home IOP monitoring elucidated peaks and amplitudes of variation that were not captured by in-clinic IOP measurements during the pre- or post-interventional period. Conclusions & Importance: Home monitoring can establish pre-treatment IOP patterns that are […]

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Determining Significant Elevation of Intraocular Pressure Using Self-tonometry

Abstract Significance: Icare HOME rebound tonometry is increasingly adopted into clinical practice for IOP phasing of glaucoma patients and suspects. Because of measurement differences with applanation tonometry and diurnal fluctuations, interpretation of the IOP measured with Icare HOME phasing can be challenging. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use a large patient cohort […]

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Repeatability and agreement of intraocular pressure measurement among three tonometers

Abstract Background: Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the causes of irreversible optic nerve head damage and visual field loss. It is often measured with applanation tonometers but the use of rebound tonometry devices has been proposed as an alternative to assess IOP. Rebound tonometers have also been proposed as a method for patients […]

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Self-monitoring of intraocular pressure using Icare HOME tonometry in clinical practice

Abstract Purpose: To determine the value of self-monitoring of diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP) by Icare Home rebound tonometer in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Methods: Patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, controlled IOP at office visits, and at least 3 years of follow-up in the glaucoma clinic were included. Progression of glaucoma was […]

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Self-measurement with Icare HOME tonometer, patients' feasibility and acceptability

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate and compare the accuracy of self-measurement of intraocular pressure using Icare Home rebound tonometer with Goldmann applanation tonometer and assess acceptability of self-tonometry in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Methods: In the study, 117 subjects were trained to use Icare Home for self-measurement. Icare Home tonometer readings were compared with […]

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iCare rebound tonometers: review of their characteristics and ease of use

Abstract The rebound tonometer has a unique mechanism for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) and has become popular worldwide due to its ease of use. The most notable advantages are the lack of an air-puff and need for topical anesthesia, ease of operation and transport, and the ability to use it with children. Four rebound tonometers […]

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Diurnal Intraocular Pressure Fluctuations with Self-tonometry in Glaucoma Patients and Suspects: A Clinical Trial

Abstract Significance: This article shows that self-tonometry can provide robust measures of diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP) and also detect changes to IOP in response to treatment within a short period of monitoring. These advances in IOP monitoring may contribute to improved management of glaucoma patients and suspects. Purpose: The aim of this study was to […]

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Fiabilité et reproductibilité des mesures de la pression intraoculaire par le tonomètre Icare® Home (modèle TA022) et comparaison avec les mesures au tonomètre à aplanation de Goldmann chez des patients glaucomateux [Reliability and reproducibility of introcular pressure (IOP) measurement with the Icare® Home rebound tonometer (model TA022) and comparison with Goldmann applanation tonometer in glaucoma patients].

Abstract Purpose: The Icare® Home tonometer is a new rebound tonometer, developed for intraocular pressure (IOP) self-monitoring. The main objective of our study was to evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of measurements taken with the Icare® Home tonometer in glaucoma patients compared to the Goldmann applanation tonometer. A secondary objective was to investigate factors that […]

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