Richmond Beach Animal Hospital

Tonometry

If your pet needs to have an eye exam, contact us today!

Your veterinarian may recommend tonometry if your pet:

  • is a senior
  • has a breed predisposition to glaucoma
  • has diabetes
  • has hypothyroidism
  • has other chronic eye conditions or injuries
  • has severe eye pain

We can measure intraocular pressure, or the pressure inside the eye, using tonometry equipment. We utilize a Tono-Pen, a portable gadget shaped like a giant marker, to measure this pressure. A digital readout of the force being applied to the eye is provided.

Glaucoma, a frequent and painful condition marked by elevated fluid pressure inside the eye, is diagnosed using tonometry. It frequently damages the visual nerve, resulting in tunnel vision and even blindness. The key to preventing long-term visual problems is early identification.

Richmond Beach Animal Hospital

Monday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday
closed
Sunday
closed
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Call/Text: 206-360-5330
Fax: 206-360-5315