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Icare Finland Oy

The Icare story originally began with the development of the rebound tonometer. It was a major breakthrough obtained after a decade of hard work by Finnish MD, Mr. Antti Kontiola, who wanted to find a new, easy and patient-friendly method of measuring intraocular pressure.

The realization of the rebound method and its equipment has involved a number of partners, including the Helsinki University Eye Clinic in the clinical testing, and the Mount Sinai Medical School in the US in developing the veterinary modification of the instrument.

Today the Icare® tonometer has obtained world wide official clearances (CE, US FDA, CFDA etc.) and tens of thousands of satisfied users in over 50 countries. Clinical studies show that the data obtained by Icare® is fully comparable to measuring results with the Goldman Applanation Tonometer (GAT).

Icare® TA01i - tonometer

Icare® tonometer for quick and easy IOP measurement without anesthesia or air

The original Icare® tonometer is based on a proven accurate measuring principle, in which a very light probe is used to make momentary and gentle contact with the cornea. The device not only make IOP measuring a more pleasant experience for all patients, it is also an important break-through for succeeding with non-compliant patients (e.g. children and dementia patients).

The easy usage and dynamic patient flow obtained by the Icare® tonometer makes it a very important instrument for general practitioners, optometrists, occupational health care, pharmacies and other medical personnel.

Requiring no drops, air or specialized skills for its use the quick and painless Icare® tonometer makes IOP measuring easy and has an important role in glaucoma screening programs of masses.

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