Does air gas aesthesiometry generate a true mechanical stimulus for corneal sensitivity measurement?

ConclusionA true mechanical threshold for corneal sensitivity cannot be established with the air stimulus of the Belmonte OPM because its air jet stimulus with mechanical setting is likely to have a thermal component. Appropriate stimulus selection for an air jet aesthesiometer must incorporate stimulus temperature control that can vary with stimulus duration and airflow rate.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Optometry - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research