Abstract
To compare intraocular pressure using the Icare® TONOVET Plus rebound tonometer in healthy brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic cats. Both eyes of 78healthy cats were investigated in this study. Cats were divided into two groups: brachycephalic (n=39) and nonbrachycephalic (n=39). Nose position and muzzle ratio were photographically recorded and analyzed. Physical and ophthalmic examinations were performed. Intraocular pressure was measured using the Icare® TONOVET Plus rebound tonometry instrument. Quantitative mean values were statistically compared using an unpaired t-test at a significance level of p<.05. Mean values of the nose position and muzzle ratio were significantly lower in the brachycephalic group (20.14±5.43%, 9.61±3.29%) compared with the nonbrachycephalic group (29.21±4.30%, 13.97±6.01%). The mean intraocular pressure for brachycephalic cats (15.76±0.50mmHg) was significantly lower (p<.001) than for nonbrachycephalic cats (18.77±0.49mmHg). Intraocular pressure was significantly lower in brachycephalic cats using the Icare® TONOVET Plus rebound tonometer. Intraocular pressure values obtained in this study could be used as a guideline for measurements obtained using this tonometry device in healthy brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic cats.
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