Object ID Number:
eh101715
Object Name:
Schiøtz Tonometer
Manufacturer:
Distributed by Lancaster Surgical Supply Company, Lancaster, PA
Date of Manufacture:
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Manufactured from:
1910
Manufactured to:
1950
Description / History:
An early–to–mid 20th century metal Schiøtz Tonometer. The instrument was used to measure the intraocular pressure, the fluid pressure in the eyes. It is a useful diagnostic test for patients who are at risk of developing glaucoma. The tonometer was stored in a small black leather box with blue felt interior.
The Schiøtz Tonometer was developed in Norway by ophthalmologist Hjalmar August Schiøtz who developed the instrument in the very early 20th century.
The Schiøtz Tonometer was developed in Norway by ophthalmologist Hjalmar August Schiøtz who developed the instrument in the very early 20th century.
Dimensions:
H–1 W–3 L–6 inches
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