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Leading Medical Specialists From Around the World Coalesce Around Home Monitoring For Glaucoma Patients

Submitted by dave on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 9:32pm

Leading Medical Specialists Support Self-Monitoring of Eye Pressure by Glaucoma Patients;

Home Monitoring has Potential to Transform Glaucoma Treatment, Says Co-Author of Recent Journal Article

self-tonometry eye pressure monitoringGrowing recognition among leading ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists of an alternative option for measuring pressure in the eye may offer new hope for four million Americans – and millions more people worldwide – who risk permanent blindness, says a co-author of a recent article in the Survey of Ophthalmology.

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Are we stuck where we were ten years ago, or is a revolution under way?

Submitted by dave on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:12pm

Is this true?

[The review of glaucoma by the The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes] pretty much what we have been saying here for a looooong time...!

Or this?

The message on the confusion about glaucoma and its treatment has not changed in more than ten years.  The knowledge base about glaucoma has barely moved the needle in decades.  Everything developed to date has been a band aid, while the root causes of the disease remain unknown.

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Preview of the Icare ONE handheld tonometer for home eye pressure monitoring

Submitted by dave on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 11:44am

My evaluation Icare ONE tonometer arrived today. I will compare it to:

    * Icare TA01i
    * Reichert 7CR Tonometer
    * Pascal Dynamic Contour Tonometer
    * Ocular Response Analyzer
    * Reichert AT555 Tonometer
    * maybe another one or two tonometers...

Look for a full review in the near future on FitEyes.com. UPDATE: I have decided not to publish my review of the Icare ONE at this time. Please read Are handheld or portable tonometers appropriate for home eye pressure monitoring?

Let me offer an analogy. If I were reviewing golf clubs, I would not include a review of a baseball bat. A baseball bat is not appropriate for playing golf. During the process of evaluating the Icare ONE, I came to a broader conclusion about all handheld tonometer and their appropriateness for self-tonometry (home eye pressure monitoring). Therefore, I feel it is better to have that general discussion first. You can read my thoughts here: Are handheld or portable tonometers appropriate for home eye pressure monitoring?

There is a related discussion on the Icare ONE here: New iCare ONE Tonometer Designed for Home Eye Pressure Monitoring

For now, here are some pictures of my evaluation Icare ONE tonometer.

Just arriving via FedEx (below). Some tonometers it will be evaluated against are shown in the background.

Icare ONE home eye pressure monitoring tonometer

 

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Is there a specialist that will allow me to self monitor my eye pressure?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 9:41am

glaucoma specialist Hi,

I emailed you awhile ago about self-tonometry and am again interested after reading these messages here on FitEyes.com.

I have mixed gluacoma: some optic nerve cupping on both eyes. My doctor keeps recommending surgery in my left eye, but I do not want to go with that option yet.

Is there a specialist you know of in [my city] that will allow me to self monitor my eye pressure?

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Can we estimate our eye pressure with our finger?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 10:37am

I am trying right now to get a feel of my pressure by just touchng the eyes with my index fingers. I can tell if it's high or low but I would like to become very accurate with the help of a tonometer. Which one do you recommend and what the difference in mg with for example a Goldman, Thanks.

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weight lifting question for glaucoma patient

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 6:52pm

weight liftingHi,
I just found your blog -- it is quite interesting. I have pigmentary glaucoma diagnosed ten years ago.

I read your posts on weight lifting. I understand that the bench press was implicated for some as correlated with an IOP spike. My question is... what about an INCLINE or STANDING press, where the head is well above horizontal? Does that also cause an IOP rise or not?

Thank you,
DB

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Accurate home tonometers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 6:52pm

Hi,
I just found your blog -- it is quite interesting. I have pigmentary glaucoma diagnosed ten years ago.

Here is my second question: Are there any accurate HOME tonometers out there that don't cost a fortune?

Thank you,
DB

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Instructions for Sample Spreadsheets for Intraocular Pressure Records

Submitted by dave on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:30pm

There are two Excel spreadsheets available:

Both have the same column layout for the important data elements, and this is really the only important feature of any spreadsheet to me. The SimpleSample (Measurements tab) shows the key aspects.

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