If the doctor requests you to recheck the patient's IOPs, what test is the doctor asking you to perform?

When a doctor requests a recheck of a patient's intraocular pressures (IOPs), they are specifically asking for a measurement of the pressure inside the eye, which is typically done using a non-contact tonometer. This instrument uses a puff of air to flatten the cornea momentarily and measures the amount of force required to achieve that flattening. It is a common and quick method to assess IOP without the need for direct contact with the eye, making it a preferred choice in many clinical settings.

The other test options do not focus on measuring intraocular pressure directly. For example, a tension test, generally not a standardized term, might refer to older methods that are less commonly used today or might confuse terminology. A visual field test is primarily used to assess peripheral vision, while corneal thickness measurement, although important in assessing certain conditions like glaucoma, does not provide direct IOP readings. Therefore, the non-contact tonometer is the correct choice for rechecking intraocular pressure.