Viral meningitis is common and contagious, but it is rarely serious or fatal and does not require antibiotics. The more serious meningococcal bacteria are the leading cause of meningitis in adolescents ages 11 to17, and while theyâre rare, they can be fatal.
Test Overview. A tonometry test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is used to check for glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the nerve in the back of the eye (optic nerve ).
Non-Contact Tonometers If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact EMS, as we have new diagnostic equipment arriving daily. As eye care professionals, you continue to face stricter regulations for providing efficient and satisfactory care. Non-contact tonometry has quickly developed into the ophthalmic standard for eye examinations that require measuring of the intraocular pressure (IOP) within a patientâs eye. With the use of non-contact tonometer, ophthalmologists can accurately measure IOP in a timely manner. As this method applies pressure to the air through only a puff of air, the process of the examination does not require numbing of the patientâs eye, saving time and providing a more pleasant experience for the patient.