Tonometer
US5349955A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tonometer is adapted to measure intraocular pressure by applying pressure onto of an eye being examined via its eyelid. The tonometer is provided with a pressure means that presses against the eyelid of a subject eye to thereby apply pressure to the eye. The load applied to the pressure means is detected by a Load sensor and used to calculate intraocular pressure of the eye. The tonometer with this arrangement is structurally simple and compact, operationally safe, and does not cause the patient to feel fear and discomfort.
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