Article 14 January 2025

Home IOP monitoring comfortably: the many benefits of iCare HOME2 tonometer

iCare HOME2

An eye pressure measurement, a.k.a intraocular pressure (IOP) test doesn’t need to be unpleasant or even involve visiting a doctor’s office. Thanks to iCare HOME2 tonometer you can do it easily at home. The device allows you to perform more frequent assessments, offering a clearer picture of fluctuations in IOP that might not be captured during routine doctor visits.

The benefits of regular IOP monitoring

Monitoring intraocular pressure is essential for maintaining eye health, particularly in managing glaucoma and related eye conditions. Consistent IOP measurements offer vital advantages, such as detecting elevated eye pressure early. This can allow timely intervention to prevent optic nerve damage before vision loss occurs.

For those diagnosed with glaucoma, consistent monitoring helps assess the effectiveness of treatments like medications, surgeries, or laser therapies aimed at controlling IOP. Keeping eye pressure within a normal range can prevent the disease’s progression, helping preserve vision and overall eye health.

iCare HOME2 provides unparalleled comfort in IOP measurement

The most used method of IOP measuring in medical practices is Goldman applanation tonometry. In this test, your doctor places anesthetic eye drops into your eyes to ensure the procedure can be performed successfully. The doctor measures your eye pressure based on the force to flatten your cornea. Another popular method is based on the same effect, but the test involves a puff of air instead of physical contact. The level of movement the air puff generates in the cornea allows your doctor to determine the pressure in your eye.

One of the key benefits of the iCare HOME2 self-tonometer is that it utilizes patented and clinically validated rebound tonometry. This non-invasive method does not require anesthetic eye drops or air puffs. In this principle, a tiny disposable probe makes momentary and barely noticeable contact with the eye, enabling easy IOP measuring in the comfort of your home.

Home IOP monitoring has a number of advantages

If your eyes experience high pressure over an extended period, it can damage your optic nerves. Intraocular pressure fluctuates during the day, and often peaks outside office hours or at night rendering visits to a doctor’s office possibly insufficient. At the same time elevated IOP is the only modifiable risk factor for glaucoma. This way, the core benefit of home IOP monitoring is that it may help uncover IOP spikes that might otherwise go undetected.

Additionally, iCare HOME2 helps your doctor compare the effect of various medications on IOP to find the optimum regime and its data can reveal the need for an operation sooner. The gentle measurement technique of iCare also allows post-surgical monitoring to begin without delay.

iCare HOME2 has an ergonomic design and an intuitive user interface that allows it to operate safely and accurately at home. The handheld device is easy to use and doesn’t require training. The device offers further comfort by enabling measuring while lying down.

After measuring your IOP with iCare HOME2, you can upload and share your data effortlessly with your eye care professional with an easy mobile app. The readings of iCare HOME2 are extensive and accurate so that your healthcare provider can make informed decisions about your treatment.

References:

Eye Injury and Glaucoma: Questions and Answers | glaucoma.org

What Is Considered Normal Eye Pressure? | glaucoma.org

Glaucoma – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

iCare HOME2 – iCare (icare-world.com)

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