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Applanation tonometry

These videos are designed for students during their studies and can be used as a refresher tool by those returning to work after a career break

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Ceri Smith-Jaynes

Ceri Smith-Jaynes

Laurence Derbyshire

Laurence Derbyshire

18 October 2016

In this video, Professor Leon Davies demonstrates how to perform applanation tonometry. He then provides tips on preparing the patient and obtaining an accurate reading, and shows you how to calibrate and use both a Perkins and Goldmann tonometer. 

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  • Anonymous16 November 2016

    very useful

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  • Anonymous03 November 2016

    very useful and clear, please keep this on your site!

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