Article
[Nyctohemeral variations in intraocular pressure].
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie - 1 Sept 2004
Romanet J-P, Maurent-Palombi K, Noël C, Bourdon L, Pépin J-L, Mouillon M, Buguet A
Abstract excerpt
Intraocular pressure (IOP) varies and depends on many factors. These variations throughout the nycthemeron (the full 24-h period of a night and a day) are the most interesting to study. With the current techniques, it is impossible to measure continuously without waking the subject. Therefore, IOP must be measured hourly over 24 h with a portable tonometer, which provides short measurements in any posture,...
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