BiCom Diaton User Manual

Portable tonometer for intraocular pressure

PORTABLE TONOMETER FOR INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

User Guide

Diaton portable tonometer is designed to test intraocular pressure (IOP) without any contact with

the cornea and no use of anesthetics. To get precise test results, please read this user guide and

practice with the test plate panel.

How to hold the tonometer.

Hold the tonometer with its tip down as shown in figure 1: The thumb placed on the side of the

device's body – opposite to the Stop button, the middle one – on the Stop button (do not press

it!), the forefinger – above the Stop button, and the ring-finger – below the Stop button.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

While holding the tonometer as described above, press the Stop button and as you hold it down,

flip the tonometer back so that the tip goes upwards. (See figure 2.) Quickly return the tip in the

downwards position still holding the Stop button. Release the stop button.

Note: The rod should not be visible now. If it is, repeat the process!

While holding the tonometer with its tip down, press the Operation button momentarily. If the

display says 0000, the tonometer is ready for use.

Phone 1-877-diatons (877.342.8667) fax: 1.888.260.0606 email: contact@tonometerdiaton.com

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Page 1 PORTABLE TONOMETER FOR INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE User Guide Diaton portable tonometer is designed to test intraocular pressure (IOP) without any contact with the cornea and no use of anesthetics. To get precise test results, please read this user guide and practice with the test plate panel.
Page 2 Testing the tonometer. The storing case is equipped with a round testing plate that should be used to test the tonometer and to practice your skill at using it. While holding the tonometer strictly vertically (the sound signal alerts of the incorrect position), place the tip supports into the indentations on the testing circle of the storing case as shown in Figure 3 (page 1) Press the tonometer slightly down to make the rod fall.
Page 3 Place the tonometer’s tip on the eyelid’s cartilaginous part tightly to the front edge and in parallel to it (see Figure 6). The influence zone of the tonometer’s rod must be the part of sclera corresponding to corona ciliaris. The tonometer should be kept vertical. If it is not, you will be alerted by the sound signal.
Page 4 - the edge of the eyelid is above the corneal limb - the eyelid’s extrophy while pulling it strongly If you have Any questions regarding the use of diaton – please dial our customer service: toll free: 1-877-diatons (877.342.8667) fax: 1.888.260.0606 email: contact@tonometerdiaton.com...