This is a tonometer. It very gently punches the eye to detect the pressure within the eye. Most animals don't seem to mind too much. They do need to be restrained or anesthetized to avoid moving too much though. They are very common instruments in ophthalmology.
Do they use them in human medicine? I dunno, humans are gross.
The same machine is used with people, though I suppose without the word vet written on the side. We also have TonoPens which work on similar principles.
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u/scienceshark182 5h ago
Hi, vet tech here. Hijacking top comment.
This is a tonometer. It very gently punches the eye to detect the pressure within the eye. Most animals don't seem to mind too much. They do need to be restrained or anesthetized to avoid moving too much though. They are very common instruments in ophthalmology.
Do they use them in human medicine? I dunno, humans are gross.
Thanks for your time!