Patent ID: 6706001
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An applanation tonometry system for measuring pressure within the eye, the system comprising:(a) a tonometer securing device for securing the tonometer device in a substantial constant position relative to the eye, wherein the tonometer securing device includes a main body having a first end portion and a second end portion; and (b) a plurality of tonometer devices mounted to the tonometer securing device for measuring pressure at a plurality of locations on the eye, wherein each of the tonometer devices includes an applanation disk for measuring pressure within the eye by applanation tonometry through one of contact directly with an eye and contact with an eyelid, and wherein each of the tonometer devices further includes a plunger member slidably mounted in the main body, each of the plurality of plunger members having a first end and a second end, the second end including said applanation disk and protruding from the first end portion of the main body and the first end being mounted within the main body and each tonometer device including a transducer mounted between one, respective plunger member and the main body.