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Is there any variation in results From air puff tonomeer and Goldmann applanation tonometry?
If yes how much will the variation and which one is more accurate?
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Goldmann applanation tonometry is most accurate
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Air puff tone meter gives slightly higher readings than Goldman Applanation tonometer, which is more accurate than Air Puff Tonometer
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Goldman tonometer is accurate.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Goldman tonometer more accurate..air puff can give higher reading in some of patient
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Goldman applanation is the gold standard with most accuracy.
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