Tonometers For Sale

Tonometers — regular monitoring of blood pressure readings

Tonometry is performed to determine the pressure in the corneal membranes and sclera of the eye. Measurement helps to detect pathologies at an early stage, make a diagnosis, prevent deterioration of vision. Ophthalmic tonometer is a medical device for measuring intraocular pressure.

Types of tonometers

Tonometers are classified according to the principle of action into: impression (pushing in) and applanation (flattening). Devices of the first type are practically not used in diagnosis, since they are not accurate. Applanation devices are in wide demand in ophthalmology departments and centers. Equipment is divided by the way of interaction with the eye:

1. Contact — provide high accuracy of research results, but require the use of local anesthesia. 

2. Non-contact — are based on the interaction of air flow with the eye. 

Depending on the type of design and mobility they distinguish portable and stationary tonometers.

Indications for measuring intraocular pressure

Headaches, deterioration of vision, partial or complete blindness in the dark are mandatory reasons to consult a doctor. Depending on the diagnosis and the presence of pathologies, specialists give recommendations. Indications for measuring intraocular pressure:

• glaucoma;

• retinal detachment;

• diabetes;

• endocrine diseases;

• complications after surgical interventions;

• neurological pathologies;

• liver disease.

For prevention, it is recommended to measure intraocular pressure once every three years. The presence of glaucoma implies fluctuations in indicators. Therefore, doctors suggest that patients record measurements several times during the day. 

Which tonometer to choose

Before choosing equipment, it is important to analyze the areas of diagnosis and the specifics of the work of the medical institution. A stationary device that is fixed to the wall or installed on the desktop is perfectly suitable for equipping the office of an ophthalmologist. Such a tonometer has automatic centering, a wide range of measurements, characterized by high accuracy of research.

For the operating room, it is better to choose a portable device that allows you to quickly obtain information about intraocular pressure. Data is important in the process of surgical intervention.

Portable tonometers with a compact size are perfect for consulting physicians.  Leading manufacturers of medical equipment produce accurate and safe diagnostic devices for medical institutions. Soft air shot, the ability to connect to a PC, additional functions provide maximum comfort for the patient and ophthalmologist.    

Where to buy a tonometer favorably

Bimedis website offers a wide range of medical equipment from leading manufacturers. It is easy to find a suitable tonometer with a good price in the catalog. The seller will help you find out more information about the device. The platform offers to buy, sell, and exchange devices and goods for medical institutions from around the world.

 

FAQ 

How much do ophthalmic tonometers cost and what are the payment terms?

The price of an ophthalmic tonometer on the Bimedis website ranges from $60 to $22237. The assortment of the catalog is regularly replenished with new profitable offers. To find out about payment terms, you should contact the seller of the selected product. Thanks to the «safe deal», the buyer does not have to worry about the safety of funds, and the seller is guaranteed to receive payment.

What delivery terms are available for ordering an ophthalmic tonometer?

The buyer can purchase the equipment if the equipment is in good working order and the necessary counseling is available. The seller sends the goods after payment. Delivery terms are agreed upon in advance. 

What quality certificates or licenses should ophthalmic tonometers have?

Before selling an ophthalmic tonometer it must undergo testing, quality, efficiency and safety analysis. The final document confirming the manufacture according to the standards is called a declaration of conformity to technical regulations. After passing the tests, the device is assigned a CE certificate. Without it, the equipment may not be put into operation. Each manufacturer is obliged to obtain a license in the state body of his country for the right to produce ophthalmic tonometers.