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Method for measuring intraocular pressure

  • US 20050137474A1
  • Filed: 12/09/2004
  • Published: 06/23/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for measuring intraocular pressure with an apparatus comprising a probe supported and located in a suitable case, means for giving the probe a specific velocity, and means for processing and displaying measurement data and controlling operations, comprising:

  • feeding a voltage/current pulse to the means for giving the probe a specific velocity, thereby providing the probe with a specific, relatively large initial acceleration;

    observing a velocity of the probe using the means for giving the probe a specific velocity on the basis of data obtained from which, or alternatively after a constant time;

    reducing a magnitude of the voltage/current pulse in order to reduce and stabilize the acceleration of the probe;

    maintaining the voltage/current pulse until a moment of impact of the probe with an eye, or even after the moment of impact; and

    observing the impact of the probe with the aid of the means for giving the probe a specific velocity in order to calculate and obtain measurement data.

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