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Visual-field function in pseudophakia.

K M Klewin1, R L Radius, R O Schultz

  • 1Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI 53226.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1988
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Pseudophakic eyes show reduced visual field sensitivity compared to normal eyes. This visual field impairment is similar to that observed in aphakic eyes corrected with contact lenses.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Visual Science

Background:

  • Intraocular lens implantation (pseudophakia) is a common procedure.
  • Visual field function is crucial for patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess visual-field function in pseudophakic eyes.
  • To compare visual field sensitivity in pseudophakic eyes to normal and aphakic eyes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Octopus 2000 automated perimeter.
  • Examined visual-field function in 52 pseudophakic eyes.
  • Compared results to age-matched normal eyes and contact-lens-corrected aphakic eyes.

Main Results:

  • Pseudophakic eyes exhibited reduced threshold sensitivity across the entire visual field.

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  • Sensitivity reduction ranged from 0.4 to 20.0 decibels compared to normal eyes.
  • This reduction was comparable to that found in aphakic eyes corrected with contact lenses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pseudophakia is associated with a quantifiable reduction in visual field sensitivity.
    • Contact lens correction in aphakia results in a similar degree of visual field impairment.
    • Further research may explore the underlying causes and potential mitigation strategies for visual field deficits in pseudophakia.