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[Changes in the visual field after laser coagulation in type I diabetics]
V Stibor1, L Bartosová, J Kondrová
1II. ocní klinika I. LF UK, Praha.
Ceskoslovenska Oftalmologie
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Type I diabetics undergoing laser photocoagulation may experience visual field loss without awareness. This visual field diminution did not impede driving ability in most patients studied.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Diabetology
- Medical Technology
Context:
- Assessing visual field changes in Type I diabetics post-laser photocoagulation.
- Utilizing the Peritest automatic static perimeter for visual field evaluation.
- Investigating early-stage diabetic retinopathy (DR20) and its impact on vision.
Purpose:
- To evaluate visual field changes in compensated Type I diabetic patients 1-2 years after laser photocoagulation.
- To determine if patients are aware of any visual field deficits.
- To assess the functional impact of visual field changes on driving ability.
Summary:
- 41 eyes of 22 Type I diabetics were examined 1-2 years post-laser photocoagulation using the Peritest.
- One-fifth of patients showed significant visual field changes (DR20) but were unaware of the deficit.
- Even extensive visual field loss in this cohort did not restrict driving capabilities.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of regular ophthalmological monitoring for diabetic patients.
- Suggests that unaware visual field loss may not immediately impair essential daily activities like driving.
- Provides data on the functional consequences of early diabetic retinopathy progression after treatment.