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Important Alert for ER/ED: Tono-pen Covers Latex Allergy

Cases reported “Latex Hypersensitivity”

Latex allergy associated with the latex tip covers on the Tonopen

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Abstract: Latex allergy associated with the latex cover on the TonoPen.

PURPOSE: To describe signs and symptoms of latex allergy associated with the use of the TonoPen in a patient with severe latex allergy.

METHODS: Case report. In a 13-year-old girl with a history of severe latex allergy, intraocular pressure was obtained with a TonoPen.

RESULTS: TonoPen covers that contained latex induced agitation, bilateral conjunctival injection, eyelid erythema, and eyelid edema in this latex-allergic patient. Use of a fingertip from a sterile nonlatex glove provided accurate intraocular pressure measurements with the tono-pen, without a local or systemic reaction.

CONCLUSION: In patients with latex allergies, TonoPen covers that contain latex may induce a substantial local and systemic reaction.

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DISCUSSION:

When IOP is measured through the Upper Eyelid & Sclera with Diaton tonometer (BiCOM Inc.,) vs touching/applanating the Cornea with Tono-pen or Goldmann – IOP results obtained with Diaton tonometer are already independent of corneal properties and do not need to be adjusted.

Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) is the gold standard for measuring IOP and most probably will continue to be so into the future. However, its limitations were obvious from the start and include the substantial effects of several eye variables such as axial length, curvature, rigidity and corneal thickness. Also, in some eyes, especially those with corneal problems (such as diseases, trauma, haze, corneal opacities, leucomas, etc.) and surgery, taking measurements is not easy.

DIATON unique “Latex-Free” tonometry device is irreplaceable in ER/ED setting.

The non-invasive technique with trans-palpebral and trans-scleral DIATON Tonometer, eliminates the risk of infecting or scratching the cornea and no numbing drops are required to measure the pressure, without recovery time needed + there is no need to adjust IOP for corneal irregularities such as central corneal thickness (CCT) with additional device that is not likely to be present in ER/ED setting – pachymeter.

For example: many older or post LASIK patients have thinner corneas as a result all invasive, corneal tonometry devices such as Tono-pen or Goldmann will inaccurately provide lower IOP results, unlike scleral Diaton Tonometer, which is not influenced by cornea;  with all this making the screening with Diaton tonometer quick and complete – making users much more efficient.

Having Diaton tonometer in ER/ED is like having 2 devices in 1….: Tonometer + Pachymeter
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All of these benefits will enable You & your users in a Hospital/ER/ED/ Urgent Care type of setting to be more efficient and armed with the latest technology available.
User testimonial from the Top Glaucoma and Cornea specialists from Harvard Medical School/MEEI discussing Benefits & Advantages of Diaton tonometer:
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Lastly, Diaton tonometer is cost efficient and is priced very competitively at only $2,750 and it is delivered complete (no need to purchase additional accessories, tips, covers..etc.,), Free 2nd Year Warranty, Calibration Tester/ Training Plate (no need for daily calibration), Carry Case, Battery and Training DVD in 5 different languages + phone based training support. We have Diatons in stock and ready to ship today.
ABOUT BICOM INC – Home of tonometer Diaton – You’ve seen us, You know us!
BiCOM Inc, is committed to the global fight against blindness caused by glaucoma. A unique team of engineers, medical, legal and business experts makes BiCOM Inc. uniquely placed to provide DIATON diagnostic tonometer pen, which measures intraocular pressure (IOP) through the eyelid and sclera, making it possible to diagnose glaucoma on the early stage and appoint necessary treatment and medicines and provide a much more favorable outcome for the patient. More about DIATON Tonometer Glaucoma IOP Eye Test at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com , or call BiCOM at the toll free number 1-877-diatons (1-877-342-8667).
Diaton Tonometer (N477) is intended for use by Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms and Departments (ER / ED), Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners as well as Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.
Ask Yourself – how can this Quick & Painless Through the Eyelid Test be helpful in your setting?  —  If you didn’t find the answer here – simply ask us!
We Wish to Fight Blindness with You and make it quicker, easier and more efficient!
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