A 40-year-old member asked:
what's the accuracy of puff machines in opticians?
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Dr. Tim Conrad answered
34 years experience Ophthalmology
Reasonable: They are screening devices that are reasonably accurate. If the result is high, then the pressure should be checked with a more accurate technique, like applanation tonometry.
Answered on Dec 10, 2012
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahl answered
55 years experience Ophthalmology
Tonometry: This is a test to check the pressure in the eyes.
A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Goren answered
32 years experience Ophthalmology
Not really: Pd is pd. Some prefer a machine. Some prefer manually. As long as they get it right it doesn't matter.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Grenzer answered
55 years experience Cardiology
Possibly: It is important to be certain that the blood pressure is accurately taken. If a patient is checking his or her own blood pressure, i commonly will hav ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marsha Davis answered
28 years experience Internal Medicine
Great!!!: That is so wonderful to want that for your mom! her insurance however will decide for her what machine she will use because the expensive part are the ... Read More
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