Measures the pressure inside your eye, a key indicator used to screen for glaucoma.
Tonometry measures the pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure), which is an important indicator of eye health and a key part of glaucoma screening.
Several methods can be used, from a gentle puff of air to a small device that briefly and gently touches the surface of the eye after numbing drops are applied.
At Apollo Clinic Shyamnagar, tonometry is typically included as part of a routine or glaucoma-focused eye examination.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5–10 minutes |
| Preparation | None required; contact lens wearers may be asked to remove lenses beforehand |
| What Happens | Eye pressure is measured using a puff of air or a gentle contact method, sometimes after numbing eye drops are applied |
| Who It's For | Adults over 40, those with a family history of glaucoma, or anyone due for a routine eye check |
Tonometry is recommended as part of routine eye care, and especially for those at higher risk of glaucoma.
Signs Worth Getting Checked
| Good Reasons for Routine Testing
|
Quick, Reliable MeasurementProvides an accurate reading of eye pressure in minutes. | Key Glaucoma Screening ToolHelps detect elevated eye pressure, a major glaucoma risk factor. | |
Gentle Testing MethodsOptions range from a brief air puff to gentle contact, both well tolerated. | Clear Follow-UpYou'll be told your reading and whether further monitoring is needed. | |
Most methods are painless or involve only mild, brief sensation; numbing drops are used for contact methods.
Normal readings generally fall within a standard range, though your doctor will interpret your result in context.
Not always, but it is a significant risk factor and usually prompts further monitoring or testing.
Generally every one to two years for most adults, more often if you have risk factors.
Screen for glaucoma risk with a quick eye pressure test at Apollo Clinic, Shyamnagar.
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