title: Predictive value of tonometry with Tono-pen XL in primary care.
abstract: This is a descriptive study designed to assess the predictive value of intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement in GPs' offices in an urban healthcare site using Tono-pen XL. A total of 2044 patients, aged > or =40 years, were enrolled by consecutive sampling from patients visiting the GP. Those participants who had IOP > or =21 mmHg were referred to the ophthalmologist. Of the 226 then tested, ocular hypertension was confirmed in 100 participants (4.89%, 95% CI [confidence interval] = 3.93 to 5.85%). Predictive value was 44.2%. These results suggest the validity of using Tono-pen XL in the GP's office to detect ocular hypertension.
authors: Department of Opthalmology, Severo Ochoa Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Pedro
authors: P
authors: Beneyto
authors: Miguel A
authors: MA
authors: Barajas
authors: Francisa
authors: F
authors: Garcia-de-Blas
authors: Isabel
authors: I
authors: Del Cura
authors: Teresa
authors: T
authors: Sanz
authors: Rocio
authors: R
authors: Vello
authors: Carmela
authors: C
authors: Salvador
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013030:Spain; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular / Q000295:instrumentation*
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