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DIGITAL TONOMETRY

 

1- Introduce yourself

2- Take verbal consent

3- Explain the procedure appropriately to the patient.

4- Ask the patient to look downwards

5- Use of both index fingers for palpation

6- Put both middle fingers on forehead for proper support

7- Press gently with one finger and palpate with other index finger

8- Pay thanks to the patient

 

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