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Abstract #19332 Published in IGR 9-3
Predictive value of tonometry with Tono-pen® XL in primary care
Beneyto P; Barajas MA; Garcia-de-Blas F; del Cura I; Sanz T; Vello R; Salvador CBritish Journal of General Practice 2007; 57: 653-654
This is a descriptive study designed to assess the predictive value of intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement In GPs' offices in an urban healthcare site using Tono-pen® XL. A total of 2044 patients, aged ≥ 40 years, were enrolled by consecutive sampling from patients visiting the GP. Those participants who had IOP ≥ 91 mmHg were referred to the ophthalmologist. Of the 226 then tested, ocular hypertension was confirmed in 100 participants (4.89%, 95% CI [confidence interval] = 3.93 to 5.85%). Predictive value was 44.2%. These results suggest the validity of using Tono-pen XL in the GP's office to detect ocular hypertension.
Dr. F. Garcia-de-Blas, Mendiguchia Garriche City Health Centre, Leganes, Madrid, Spain. fgarcia.gapm09@salud.madrid.org
Classification:
6.1.1 Devices, techniques (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP)
1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)