Intraocular pressure monitoring by rebound tonometry in children with myopia
Journal
Taiwan journal of ophthalmology
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
3
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
Topical atropine treatment is generally accepted to retard the progression of myopia, but it is associated with side effects such as photophobia and elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP). IOP measurements in children are challenging. The traditional applanation tonometry by direct contact with the cornea will require patient's cooperation. The rebound tonometer, using a dynamic electromechanical method for measuring IOP, shows good correlation with traditional tonometry. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the IOP of myopic children under atropine treatment using rebound tonometer and to compare the characteristics between rebound tonometry and applanation tonometry.
Subjects
Atropine; intraocular pressure in children; myopia; rebound tonometry
Type
journal article