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Esterman disability rating in severe glaucoma.

R P Mills, S M Drance

    Ophthalmology
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    The Esterman visual field test provides a reliable and objective measure of visual disability in glaucoma patients. This automated test correlates well with other visual field assessments and patient-reported outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
    • Accurate assessment of visual field disability is crucial for patient management and legal standards.
    • Existing methods for visual field assessment vary in objectivity and efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the Esterman visual function score as a standardized measure for visual field disability in glaucoma.
    • To compare the Esterman score with patient-reported visual disability and other perimetric methods.
    • To assess the efficiency and objectivity of the binocular Esterman test.

    Main Methods:

    • Forty-two patients with severe visual loss from glaucoma underwent the Esterman binocular visual field test using an automated perimeter.

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  • Patient-reported visual disability was assessed through questionnaires.
  • Monocular visual field results from static and kinetic perimetry were compared to the binocular Esterman results.

    • Main Results:

    • The Esterman visual function score demonstrated good correlation with combined monocular visual field results.
    • The automated binocular Esterman test provided rapid and objective data on visual field disability.
    • The Esterman score showed objectivity superior to subjective patient responses regarding disability.

    Conclusions:

    • The Esterman visual function score is a valuable, objective tool for assessing visual field loss in glaucoma.
    • The automated binocular Esterman test offers an efficient and reliable method for quantifying visual disability.
    • This standardized score aids in consistent evaluation of visual impairment for clinical and legal purposes.