A new tonometer based on the application of micro-mechanical sensors

C. den Besten, P. Bergveld

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    Abstract

    An instrument for the measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) is presented. It consists of a micromachined silicon sensor, which measures the diameter of a flattened part of the eye globe and simultaneously determines the smallest distance between the center of the sensor and the contour of this applanation. In the center of this applanation sensor a micro mechanical plunger is realized, which transfers the applied pressure to a separate force sensor. Preliminary results show that this sensor may improve the accuracy of Mackay-Marg-based electronic tonometers
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS '93
    Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages105-110
    ISBN (Print)0-7803-0957-X
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Feb 1993
    EventIEEE Workshop on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 1993 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
    Duration: 7 Feb 199310 Feb 1993

    Workshop

    WorkshopIEEE Workshop on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 1993
    Abbreviated titleMEMS
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityFort Lauderdale
    Period7/02/9310/02/93

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