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**LENNY** · 09-20-2005, 09:03 PM

Where?

Could some one answer my original question!

Please!

**edKENdance** · 09-20-2005, 09:10 PM

It measures pressure. Try google. I would link you to sites but these windows do not like copy and paste.

**Joann Raytar** · 09-20-2005, 09:17 PM

Why are you folks even arguing about this??? Is everyone getting a bit edgy lately??? :hammer:

**Bev Heishman** · 09-20-2005, 10:03 PM

Lenny,

Most glaucoma screens I am familiar with in a health screening environement is with pressure testing and risk factors such as: family history; cardiovscular disease: i.e. hypertension; high degrees of myopia; ethnic background-such as Nothern European, Afro-American; Asian; brown eyes-psuedo exfoliataion.

Billing code may be POAG suspect if I remember correctly. We do these screenings free at health fairs. Internally you can bill for your diagnosis's.

Hope this helps.

**varmint** · 09-21-2005, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by finklstiltskin

Someone shoot me. Why is it that a simple question always boil into an argument between two or more members of Optiboard? I don't get it...

Whew, I agree, I can't say how excited I am to finally be out of the optical business after 35 years. I think the state of the industry has us all turned against each other to the point we can never again be a collective group who share camaraderie and willingness to help each other. I'm sorry to say my optiboard experiences over the past couple years has only served to encourage me to try harder to sell my office & pursue other ventures.:hammer:

**edKENdance** · 09-21-2005, 12:40 AM

You forgot to backslash the sarcasm tags.

**ziggy** · 09-21-2005, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by finklstiltskin

Someone shoot me. Why is it that a simple question always boil into an argument between two or more members of Optiboard? I don't get it...

The problem comes up when some opticians feel the need to show how smart they are,and assumes every one else is some how not up to their level. This is the reason I stoped going to any conventions. Every one seems to stand around thumping their chest. This is also the main reason why opticians can't, on a national level, get a damn thing done.:finger: That being said, Optiboard IS a great resorce and at times as entertaining as Jerry Springer!:p

**shellrob** · 09-21-2005, 08:25 AM

There's never a dull moment here on Optiboard.

**Jedi** · 09-21-2005, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by ziggy

The problem comes up when some opticians feel the need to show how smart they are,and assumes every one else is some how not up to their level. This is the reason I stoped going to any conventions. Every one seems to stand around thumping their chest. This is also the main reason why opticians can't, on a national level, get a damn thing done.:finger: That being said, Optiboard IS a great resorce and at times as entertaining as Jerry Springer!:p

True, but Ikon was jumped on for providing a more accurate answer. Optidonn did the right thing, by clarifying his initial response with a follow-up post, while another member responds with smart *** remarks, which is not productive at all.

**Graduate** · 09-21-2005, 03:27 PM

Tonometer is always synonymic with glaucoma.Other than glaucoma or retinal detachment evaluation where else is tomometr used?

I agree with Jedi some opticians wants to show how smart they are.

**ikon44** · 09-22-2005, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by ziggy

The problem comes up when some opticians feel the need to show how smart they are,and assumes every one else is some how not up to their level.

I cannott beieve a simple correction has generated so much discussion.
Firstly: Jedi and Diane, thank you for your support.

Optidonn:If i have caused you any embarrasment or if you felt i was putting you down in any way i apologise and assure you that this was not my intention,i carry out tonometry every day and i am very careful to explain to patients exactly what is being done to them and why,and i just thought your point needed clarification.

Ziggy, if that above remark is directed at me then you are out of order ,if you look at my post history i dont think you will find anything to justify your assertion.:angry:

I think that most people (that are brave enough) to post on this site do so out of a desire to share their knowledge and experience with both the public and fellow professionals,not in a look at me are,nt i clever manner that you have suggested.

I think you owe your fellow optiboarders an apology.

**Chris Ryser** · 09-22-2005, 08:46 AM

Noun: tonometer tow'nómitu(r)

Measuring instrument for measuringtension or pressure (especially for measuringintraocular pressure in testing for glaucoma)

Derived forms: tonometers

Type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

**ziggy** · 09-22-2005, 08:49 AM

ikno44, I was speaking in general terms, not directley at you. No offense was ment, I'm sorry if any was taken. As a whole, our lovely optical family is a pompas lot and quite quick to let one-another know when they have made the smallest of missteps. " Dont get your nickers in a bunch" would be fine words for all of us to live by.

**ikon44** · 09-22-2005, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by ziggy

ikno44, I was speaking in general terms, not directley at you. No offense was ment, I'm sorry if any was taken. As a whole, our lovely optical family is a pompas lot and quite quick to let one-another know when they have made the smallest of missteps. " Dont get your nickers in a bunch" would be fine words for all of us to live by.

actually ziggy the expression is "dont get your knickers in a twist"

AGGHHH i have done it again !!!

:D

**OPTIDONN** · 09-22-2005, 09:26 AM

No IKON I did not feel embarassed or put down by you in any way. You made a point and I clarified my answer and that should have been that. There is nothing wrong with the way you corrected my answer. I am a lab guy and all I know about tonometers is from what I have read and by the Dr and I messing around with ours. I think that every one of us nees to take a nap!;)

**OPTIDONN** · 09-22-2005, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by ikon44

actually ziggy the expression is "dont get your knickers in a twist"

AGGHHH i have done it again !!!

:D

Really? I think in I have only heard it in the USA as "don't get your knickers in a bunch" I think its different by you. Besides what are knickers? are they pants or what and does anybody wear them any more? I think I would like a pair:bbg:

**ziggy** · 09-22-2005, 09:35 AM

[QUOTE=ikon44]actually ziggy the expression is "dont get your knickers in a twist"

AGGHHH i have done it again !!!

:D[/QUOTE

You just cant help your self!!:p sorry for the misstep, on this side of the pond we say "panties in a wad" Have a great day ikon, that is whats left of it.BTW send me the bill for the first pint!

**Jedi** · 09-22-2005, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Graduate

Other than glaucoma or retinal detachment evaluation where else is tomometr used?

Torturing new employees. :D
"Your late, 10 shots of the NCT coming up."

**ikon44** · 09-22-2005, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by OPTIDONN

Really? I think in I have only heard it in the USA as "don't get your knickers in a bunch" I think its different by you. Besides what are knickers? are they pants or what and does anybody wear them any more? I think I would like a pair:bbg:

Knickers is a general term for underwear, usually ladies underwear,
still, whatever floats your boat !:)

was it oscar wilde who described us as two nations divided by a common language.

**shanbaum** · 09-22-2005, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by ikon44

was it oscar wilde who described us as two nations divided by a common language.

Pretty sure it was Churchill.

**Snitgirl** · 09-22-2005, 03:24 PM

Was there a full moon at the time of these posts?:idea:

**Graduate** · 09-22-2005, 04:47 PM

Nobody questioned what tonometer has to do with retinal detachment evaluation?

**Jason Carruthers** · 09-22-2005, 05:38 PM

This thread is a sign that good material is lacking from Optiboard. We need writings that stimulate our brains.

**Chris Ryser** · 09-23-2005, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by Jason Carruthers

This thread is a sign that good material is lacking from Optiboard. We need writings that stimulate our brains.

Thank you Jason.............you got my full support.

**hcjilson** · 09-23-2005, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by shanbaum

Pretty sure it was Churchill.

during a speech in given during WWII. It was the same speech that got him into trouble because of his suggestion that once the war with Germany was over we should continue on to Moscow...or something to that effect. Perhaps he purloined it from Churchill.At any rate the audience loved it!