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Intraocular pressure was evaluated in 414 eyes using Keeler Pulsair tonometry in comparison with values obtained by Goldmann tonometry. No statistically significant differences were found between the two techniques. Landis K statistical analysis was used to evaluate the measurements obtained by two operators in 125 eyes, with the results indicating good reproducibility. In 20 eyes, a statistically significant difference was found between values obtained with patients in the seated vs supine positions, whereas measurements made with subjects' heads in a supported or unsupported position yielded no statistically different values.
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Bonomi, L., Baravelli, S., Cobbe, C. et al. Evaluation of Keeler Pulsair non-contact tonometry: reliability and reproducibility. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 229, 210–212 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00167869
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00167869