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Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing in Glaucoma: Benefits and Drawbacks.

Adrian T Babel¹, Mohamed M Soumakieh¹, Allison Y Chen¹

¹Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Virtual reality-assisted visual field testing (VRVFT) offers a promising, accessible alternative to standard automated perimetry for glaucoma evaluation. While comparable in efficacy, VRVFT faces technical and implementation challenges for widespread clinical use.

Keywords:

SAP VRVFT glaucoma perimetry standard automated perimetry virtual reality visual field

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Technology
Visual Science

Background:

Glaucoma progression monitoring relies on visual field testing.
Standard automated perimetry (SAP) is the conventional method.
Virtual reality-assisted visual field testing (VRVFT) is an emerging technology.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a narrative literature review on VRVFT for glaucoma.
To comprehensively discuss the benefits and drawbacks of VRVFT in glaucoma patients.

Main Methods:

A narrative literature review was performed.
Searched PubMed and MEDLINE (2014-Oct 2023) using "virtual reality visual field" and "glaucoma".
Included 16 studies evaluating VRVFT in glaucoma, excluding reviews and meta-analyses.

Main Results:

VRVFT demonstrated comparable reliability and efficacy to SAP in detecting glaucomatous visual field defects.
Identified benefits: improved accessibility, patient comfort, and resource optimization.
Identified drawbacks: technical limitations (luminance, eye-tracking) and implementation challenges (technology familiarity, equipment access).

Conclusions:

VRVFT is a promising alternative or complement to conventional visual field testing.
Potential applications in outpatient clinics and remote settings.
Addressing technical limitations and standardizing protocols are crucial for clinical adoption.