Comment on: Evaluating Goldmann Applanation Tonometry Intraocular Pressure Measurement Agreement Between Ophthalmic Technicians and Physicians

We read with great interest the article by Mihailovic and associates1 on Goldmann applanation tonometry agreement between ophthalmic technicians and physicians. Authors looked into one of the important aspects of patient management in glaucoma, the intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement by Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT), and concluded that the physician-technician disagreement while measuring IOP using GAT was higher than 2 physicians even after educational intervention. We agree with the authors that, because GAT is a subjective test, one of the important limitations was the intra- and interobserver variability.
Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research