Striking a balance between efficiency and accuracy in glaucoma diagnostics is a daily challenge in high-volume clinics. Prof. José Martínez de la Casa, MD, Head of the Glaucoma Department at Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Professor of Ophthalmology in Madrid, works with patients at medium to high risk for glaucoma, where reliable intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring is crucial.
In his experience, integrating the iCare ST500 slit lamp tonometer into routine use has supported a smoother workflow. One feature in particular has stood out.
“Quick Measure is especially beneficial during high-volume clinics. It reduces examination time while still providing dependable readings,” Prof. Martínez de la Casa says.
Faster exams with the iCare ST500 slit lamp tonometer and Quick Measure
iCare designed ST500 to deliver high-quality, operator-independent IOP measurements with minimal disruption to established examination routines. While its rebound technology already eliminates the need for topical anesthesia or fluorescent dye, Quick Measure mode further accelerates the process by allowing the health care professionals to capture reliable results with just two or three consecutive readings.
Prof. Martínez de la Casa emphasizes the practicality in real-world situations.
“It has been especially helpful with patients who blink frequently or have narrow palpebral fissures, where traditional tonometry is more time-consuming.”
By minimizing the time required for accurate readings — especially when patient cooperation is limited — Quick Measure supports smoother patient flow and reduces examiner fatigue. The result is a workflow that is both efficient and clinically sound.
Improving the entire glaucoma workflow
For Prof. Martínez de la Casa, integrating iCare ST500 into the slit lamp workflow was easy and required no time-consuming adjustments.
“It is faster, requires less patient positioning, and is easier to use,” he notes. “Compared with Goldmann applanation, the measurement process feels more efficient and less dependent on patient cooperation.”
This efficiency is reinforced by other core features of iCare ST500, including automatic quality checks and measurement repeatability. These safeguards ensure that readings are not only fast but also reliable — even when measurements are performed by different clinicians.
“These features increase confidence in the readings and reduce the likelihood of technician-related variability,” the professor states.
How iCare ST500 slit lamp tonometer supports modern glaucoma care
While workflow improvements are measurable, patient responses have also been positive.
“Patients appreciate the speed and comfort,” Prof. Martínez de la Casa says. “Many comment that the measurement feels less invasive compared with traditional methods.”
This aligns with the iCare ST500 value proposition: to provide accurate and repeatable IOP measurements with unsurpassed patient comfort, enabling faster operations and smoother acquisition in everyday practice.
According to the professor, onboarding iCare ST500 was straightforward and efficient.
“Training was quick. My advice to other clinics is to integrate it gradually into routine exams — adoption becomes natural within a few days.”
Practical gains that matter in busy clinics
When asked to summarize the benefits of the iCare ST500 slit lamp tonometer and Quick Measure, Prof. Martínez de la Casa lists:
- Improved efficiency
- Smoother patient flow
- Reliable measurements
- Fewer measurement-related delays
“It’s efficient, accurate, and patient-friendly. It offers a modern, practical alternative to Goldmann tonometry.”
Looking forward, Prof. Martínez de la Casa sees iCare ST500 continuing to support evolving diagnostic workflows.
“I expect to expand its use, particularly for rapid assessments and combined diagnostic pathways. It will remain an important tool in my glaucoma workflow.”
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