Evaluation of intraocular pressure measurements obtained by use of a rebound tonometer and applanation tonometer in dogs before and after elective phacoemulsification.

Objective: To determine whether an applanation tonometer and rebound tonometer can be used to detect similar intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements in eyes of dogs undergoing phacoemulsification.

Animals: 24 dogs (40 eyes) undergoing elective phacoemulsification.

Procedures: IOP measurements were obtained from each eye by use of both the rebound tonometer and applanation tonometer.