[Intraocular pressure measurement in rodents]

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 2008 May;44(5):465-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The ability to measure intraocular pressure in rodents is very important for the advancement of glaucoma research. This review article describes various currently used methods, such as, microcannulation, servo-null micropipette, Tonopen tonometer, rebound tonometer, Goldmann applanation tonometer, Schiötz indentation tonometer, pneumatonometer, and optic interferometry tonometer. Their principles of operation, advantages and limitations, as well as a calibration method are also discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Glaucoma / physiopathology*
  • Intraocular Pressure*
  • Rodentia
  • Tonometry, Ocular