[A new method for functional diagnosis and correction of vision. Color-pulse campimetry in patients with central...

A new technique has been proposed for color-pulse campimetry and quantum-wave correction of vision on an ACO-05 spectral ophthalmological apparatus in central chorioretinal dystrophy. A correlation of scotomas in the central field of vision with visual acuity and retinal optical coherent tomographic findings was studied. After a 7-day course of photostimulation on the ACO-05 apparatus, visual acuity increased by 0.05 and 0.08 without and with correction, respectively. There were simultaneous increases in electrophysiological characteristics: the critical flicker frequency by 1.1 Hz, systemic electroretinography (ERG) to white light by on an average of 2 microV, central ERG to red light by an average of 1.4 microV, and foveal photosensitivity by an average of 0.8 dV, (p < 0.05). After alternative photostimulation, there was a 2-fold reduction in the area of central scotomas. Color-pulse campimetry is easy-to-use and accessible and may be recommended for introduction into ophthalmological care. The ACO-05 apparatus is convenient and reliable in operation; the parameters of stimulation are reproducible; and side effects have not been found.