noun
- the measurement of pressure or tension, especially within the eyeball to test for glaucoma
Usage: medical
Examples
- The ophthalmologist performed tonometry to check for signs of glaucoma.
- Regular tonometry screenings are recommended for people over 40.
- The patient’s tonometry results showed elevated intraocular pressure.
- Modern tonometry equipment provides quick and accurate measurements.
- Tonometry is a painless procedure that takes only a few minutes.
- The doctor explained that tonometry helps detect eye diseases early.