Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Glaucoma: Overview01:25

Glaucoma: Overview

1.7K
Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. The human eye has various components, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and optic nerve. Aqueous humor is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary body in the posterior chamber and flows through the trabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm, maintaining normal intraocular pressure. The trabecular meshwork and the canal...
1.7K
Open Angle Glaucoma: Treatment01:27

Open Angle Glaucoma: Treatment

1.1K
In open-angle glaucoma, the iridocorneal angle remains open, but the trabecular meshwork becomes stiff, slowing down the outflow of aqueous humor. This causes a buildup of aqueous humor in the anterior chamber, leading to a sudden increase in intraocular pressure. The treatment for open-angle glaucoma focuses on reducing the elevated intraocular pressure by either decreasing the secretion of aqueous humor or increasing its outflow.
Drugs such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, α2- and...
1.1K
Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment01:28

Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment

1.7K
Angle-closure glaucoma, or closed-angle glaucoma, is an eye condition where the iris bulges out and blocks the iridocorneal angle, resulting in a buildup of aqueous humor and increased intraocular pressure. Immediate medical attention is necessary due to the sudden onset of symptoms. The treatment for angle-closure glaucoma includes short-term and long-term approaches. Short-term treatment involves using eye drops like pilocarpine to lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor...
1.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Refinement of the OPA1 gene locus on chromosome 3q28-q29 to a region of 2-8 cM, in one Cuban pedigree with autosomal dominant optic atrophy type Kjer.

American journal of human genetics·1995
Same author

alpha-Aspartate 261 is a key residue in noncatalytic sites of Escherichia coli F1-ATPase.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1995
Same author

P-glycoprotein is stably inhibited by vanadate-induced trapping of nucleotide at a single catalytic site.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1995
Same author

Effects of the German 1993 health reform law upon primary care practitioners' individual performance: results from an empirical study in sentinel practices.

Journal of epidemiology and community health·1995
Same author

Gene-based sequence-tagged-sites (STSs) as the basis for a human gene map.

Nature genetics·1995
Same author

HIV positive patients first presenting with an AIDS defining illness: characteristics and survival.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.)·1995

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 6, 2026

Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential
07:11

Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential

Published on: May 25, 2020

7.7K

[Practical aspects of glaucoma perimetry].

J Weber1

  • 1Augenarztpraxis, Buchheimer Str. 64, 51063, Köln, Deutschland, dr.weber@koeln.de.

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
|November 16, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Static white-on-white perimetry is standard for glaucoma visual field testing. Flicker perimetry offers higher sensitivity for early glaucoma detection, aiding therapy control.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Technology

Context:

  • Glaucoma diagnosis and management rely on visual field testing.
  • Static white-on-white perimetry is the current standard, but requires significant time.
  • Early detection of glaucoma is crucial for effective treatment and preventing vision loss.

Purpose:

  • To review current methods for visual field examination in glaucoma patients.
  • To highlight the role of static and flicker perimetry in diagnosis and monitoring.
  • To discuss the importance of modern analysis tools for evaluating visual field progression.

Summary:

  • Static white-on-white perimetry is the gold standard for visual field testing in glaucoma, with full threshold tests taking over 5 minutes.
  • Flicker perimetry presents higher sensitivity for early glaucoma detection, though specificity must be considered.

More Related Videos

Full-Circle Cauterization of Limbal Vascular Plexus for Surgically Induced Glaucoma in Rodents
10:10

Full-Circle Cauterization of Limbal Vascular Plexus for Surgically Induced Glaucoma in Rodents

Published on: February 15, 2022

1.7K
Glaucoma-inducing Procedure in an In Vivo Rat Model and Whole-mount Retina Preparation
08:30

Glaucoma-inducing Procedure in an In Vivo Rat Model and Whole-mount Retina Preparation

Published on: March 12, 2016

12.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential
07:11

Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential

Published on: May 25, 2020

7.7K
Full-Circle Cauterization of Limbal Vascular Plexus for Surgically Induced Glaucoma in Rodents
10:10

Full-Circle Cauterization of Limbal Vascular Plexus for Surgically Induced Glaucoma in Rodents

Published on: February 15, 2022

1.7K
Glaucoma-inducing Procedure in an In Vivo Rat Model and Whole-mount Retina Preparation
08:30

Glaucoma-inducing Procedure in an In Vivo Rat Model and Whole-mount Retina Preparation

Published on: March 12, 2016

12.7K
  • Regular follow-up, typically annually but adjusted for disease progression, is essential.
  • Modern analysis software aids in evaluating visual field changes, detecting learning effects, and plotting global indices like median defect depth (MD), functional defect (FD), and visual field index (VFI).
  • These tools facilitate prognosis and effective glaucoma therapy control.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy for early-stage glaucoma.
    • Enhanced monitoring of disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
    • Better patient outcomes through timely and precise therapeutic adjustments.