Description
BIRO/Germany Schiotz Tonometer ASF61 for Hospitals & Eye Clinics
Mediscience offers the BIRO/Germany Schiotz Tonometer ASF61, a compact ophthalmic instrument designed for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement in hospitals, eye clinics and professional ophthalmology practices.
The Schiotz tonometer is based on the traditional indentation tonometry principle, using a weighted plunger to assess intraocular pressure. It is intended for professional ophthalmic examination and can be used as part of an IOP assessment and glaucoma-related examination workflow.
The ASF61 is supplied in a leather box and includes three measurement weights of 5.5 g, 7.5 g and 10 g, providing different loading options for the Schiotz measurement method. Riester’s official Schiotz tonometer documentation similarly specifies these three weights and a conversion table as part of its configuration.
The compact instrument-and-case format makes the ASF61 suitable for ophthalmology departments and clinics requiring a traditional mechanical tonometer for professional use.
Key Features
- Traditional Schiotz indentation tonometer
- Model ASF61
- BIRO/Germany brand as supplied
- Designed for intraocular pressure measurement
- Suitable for hospitals and eye clinics
- Supplied with 5.5 g, 7.5 g and 10 g weights
- Leather protective storage box
- Compact mechanical design
- Suitable for professional ophthalmic examination
- Useful for IOP assessment and glaucoma-related examination
Applications
The BIRO ASF61 Schiotz Tonometer can support:
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Ophthalmic examinations
- Eye hospital examinations
- Eye clinic IOP assessment
- Glaucoma-related examination workflows
- Ophthalmology outpatient departments
- Traditional contact tonometry workflows
Riester describes Schiotz tonometry as being used for measuring IOP, particularly where increased intraocular pressure is suspected and as part of preventive glaucoma examinations.
Why Choose the BIRO/GERMANY or RIESTER SCHIOTZ TONOMETER from Mediscience?
The BIRO ASF61 provides a traditional mechanical approach to tonometry in a compact format. Its three-weight configuration allows the instrument to be used according to the established Schiotz tonometry method, while the leather case provides a practical storage and transportation solution.
For hospitals and ophthalmology clinics that use or require Schiotz-style indentation tonometry, the ASF61 offers a straightforward instrument configuration without the electronics, display or external power requirements associated with automated tonometers.
Mediscience supplies ophthalmic diagnostic and examination equipment for eye hospitals, ophthalmology clinics, ophthalmologists and institutional healthcare buyers, with B2B procurement support.
| Brand Name | Biro |
|---|---|
| Usage/Application | Hospital and Clinic |
| Type | Schiotz |
| Model Name/Number | ASF61 |
| Type of Instrument | Tonometer |
| Packaging Type | Leather Box |
| Weight | 5.5, 7.5, 10 gram |
| MADE IN | germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
A Schiotz tonometer uses a contact indentation technique, whereas a non-contact tonometer uses an air pulse to estimate IOP without directly contacting the cornea. They therefore require different examination techniques.
Different weights allow the instrument to apply different loads during measurement. The ASF61 is supplied with 5.5 g, 7.5 g and 10 g weights, as specified in the product information.
IOP measurement is one component of glaucoma assessment. Schiotz tonometry can therefore contribute to an ophthalmic examination where IOP needs to be assessed, but an IOP reading alone does not establish a glaucoma diagnosis. Riester specifically identifies Schiotz tonometry for suspected elevated IOP and preventive glaucoma examination.
Yes. Because the instrument involves corneal contact and mechanical measurement, it should be operated by appropriately trained healthcare professionals familiar with the technique, preparation, calibration and infection-control requirements.
