Assessment of iCare IC200 Tonometry for Measuring Intraocular Pressure During Natural Sleep in Pediatric Glaucoma Patients Under 3 Years: Minimizing Anesthesia Requirements in Clinical Assessments - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessment of iCare IC200 Tonometry for Measuring Intraocular Pressure During Natural Sleep in Pediatric Glaucoma Patients Under 3 Years: Minimizing Anesthesia Requirements in Clinical Assessments

  • By

  • Cansu Yüksel Elgin

  • Ahmet Fırat Atseven

  • Gürcan Güngör

  • Özcan Ocakoğlu

  • December 5, 2025

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    The iCare IC200 rebound tonometer provides a non-invasive method for measuring intraocular pressure in pediatric glaucoma patients.

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    This study evaluates the reliability of IOP measurements during natural sleep compared to those obtained under general anesthesia.

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    A total of 27 pediatric glaucoma patients aged 0 to 36 months were enrolled, with 74 measurement sessions conducted.

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    Successful IOP measurements during natural sleep were defined by specific criteria, ensuring minimal disturbance to the child.

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    The study aims to reduce the frequency of examinations under anesthesia, enhancing routine pediatric glaucoma surveillance.

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Assessment of iCare IC200 Tonometry for Measuring Intraocular Pressure During Natural Sleep in Pediatric Glaucoma Patients Under 3 Years: Minimizing Anesthesia Requirements in Clinical Assessments

  • by Cansu Yüksel Elgin, Ahmet Fırat Atseven, Gürcan Güngör, Özcan Ocakoğlu

  • December 5, 2025

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