The tonometer features high quality agate bearing for a long lasting service life. It features precision measurements on a scale of 0 to 20 subdivisions and 0 to -1 sub-divisions. The scale has a red pointer for perfect readings.

The Schiotz tonometer is made mostly from stainless steel and parts of it are chrome plated. It comes with a black deluxe case with velvet hook inserts. The tonometer also comes with three weights (5.5 g, 7.5 g, 10 g) and a conversion table.