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Qasim K FarhoodDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Babylon, IraqPurpose: Tonometry, or measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP), is one of the most important examination procedures in ophthalmic clinics, and IOP is ...
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder linked to cardiovascular diseases and is highly prevalent, especially in the elderly population. This study aimed to investigate the association between OSA severity and arterial stiffness, as measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV), in patients with moderate to ...
Erica Silva +9 more
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Comparison of dynamic contour tonometry (Pascal®) with pneumotonometry and Goldmann tonometry [PDF]
To compare the intraocular pressure measurements as defined by the Pascal tonometer, the Goldmann tonometer and the pneumotonometer. METHODS: This was an observational clinical study, which included two hundred and five randomly ...
Heras-Mulero, H. (Henar) +3 more
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Comparison of three methodologies for measuring intraocular pressure in healthy cats [PDF]
Background and Aim: Measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) is crucial for identifying potentially damaging changes in the eyes, including diseases as glaucoma and uveitis.
Claudia Lizandra Ricci +6 more
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Increased central artery stiffness in impaired glucose metabolism and type 2 diabetes - The Hoorn study [PDF]
Impaired glucose metabolism (IGM) and type 2 diabetes (DM-2) are associated with high cardiovascular disease risk. Increases in peripheral and central artery stiffness may represent pathophysiologic pathways through which glucose tolerance status leads ...
Bouter, L.M. +9 more
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Medición de presión intraocular con el tonómetro Proview® [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate a new ocular tonometer (Proview®) which functions by visualizing a phosphene after putting pressure on the upper eyelid. To ascertain its accuracy and reproducibility with respect to the Goldmann tonometer (GT). Methods: A study on
Heras-Mulero, H. (Henar) +2 more
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A comparison of the NCT Reichert R7 with Goldmann applanation tonometry and the Reichert ocular response analyzer [PDF]
P>Purpose:The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of intraocular pressure (IOP) values from the new non-contact tonometer (NCT) Reichert R7 by comparing results with those from Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and the Reichert Ocular ...
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A new method for quantification of aortic stiffness in vivo using magnetic resonance elastography (MRE): a translational study from sequence design to implementation in patients [PDF]
Background Aortic stiffness is an important risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. Early detection of stiffening is important so that appropriate medical and behavioural interventions can be implemented.
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Kelechi C Ogbuehi, John C Chijuka, Uchechukwu L Osuagwu Department of Optometry & Vision Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaBackground: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ...
Ogbuehi KC, Chijuka JC, Osuagwu UL
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INTRODUCTION[|]The aim of the present study was to compare intraocular pressure (IOP) level as measured with Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and Icare rebound tonometry (RBT; Icare Finland Oy, Vantaa, Finland) in patients with varied central corneal
Isil Pasaoglu +7 more
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