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Which type of tonometer is best for measuring IOT –

A
Schiotz tonometer
B
Applanation tonometer
C
Pulse air tonometer
D
Indentation tonometer
High-Yield Explanation
Measurement of intraocular pressure (1OP) Measurement of IOP is done by:- Manometry :- It is the only direct measure of IOP. Tonometry :- It is an indirect method of measurement of IOP. Following types of tonometers are there:- i)    Indentation (impression) tonometer :- These are the most commonly used tonometers. An example is Schiotz tonometer. ii)  Applanation tonometer :- Goldmann applanation tonometer is the most accurate tonometer. Other types of applanation tonometers are perkin 's tonometer, pneumatic tonometer; air-puff tonometer, Pulse air tonometer, Tono pen.

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