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Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential
Published on: May 25, 2020
[Conventional perimetry. Antiquated or indispensable for functional glaucoma diagnostics?].
F Tonagel1, B Voykov, U Schiefer
1Department für Augenheilkunde, Universität Tübingen, Schleichstr. 12-16, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland. felix.tonagel@med.uni-tuebingen.de
Summary
Conventional perimetry remains vital for glaucoma diagnostics, enhanced by technological advancements for standardized visual field testing and progression analysis. New strategies improve early detection and patient-friendly assessment of visual field loss.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Technology
Context:
- Conventional perimetry is a long-standing diagnostic tool for glaucoma.
- Technological advancements have improved its standardization, analysis, and visualization of progression.
Purpose:
- To highlight the enduring role and advancements in perimetry for glaucoma diagnostics.
- To discuss new methods for early detection and assessment of visual field loss.
Summary:
- Computer technology enables high standardization in visual field examination execution and evaluation.
- Fast threshold strategies and condensed grids aid early detection of glaucomatous visual field loss.
- Semi-automated kinetic perimetry offers efficient, standardized edge detection for advanced visual field loss.
Impact:
- Standardized protocols are crucial for managing chronic diseases like glaucoma over time.
- Advanced perimetric techniques improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management.
- Complementary parameters enhance diagnostic plausibility and aid expert opinions.
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