Comparison of MacKay-Marg, Goldmann, and Perkins tonometers in abnormal corneas.

Intraocular pressure was determined manometrically in owl monkey eyes with normal and edematous corneas. The pressure was measured with Perkins hand-held, Goldmann, and MacKay-Marg tonometers to compare relative accuracy. At monometric levels of 20, 30, and 40 mm Hg, a statistically significant difference in readings was found between normal and edematous corneas with use of the Perkins and Goldmann applanators, whereas no such difference was found with the MacKay-Marg tonometer. The MacKay-Marg tonometer most closely approximated the true intraocular pressure in edematous corneas.

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