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  • Ophthalmology
  • Vision Science
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) primarily affect photoreceptors, but standard visual field tests lack specificity.
  • Current methods cannot differentiate between rod and different cone types (L/M- and S-cones).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a clinical protocol for measuring photoreceptor-specific sensitivities using a commercial perimeter.
  • To enable differentiation of rod and cone function in patients with IRDs.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a protocol with five visual field profiles using chromatic stimuli in dark-adapted or background-lit states.
  • Collected data from control participants and IRD patients via the Perimetry for IRD (PERIRD) consortium.
  • Evaluated chromatic thresholds against adapting backgrounds using a threshold-versus-intensity paradigm.

Main Results:

  • Established prediction intervals for rod-, L/M-cone-, and S-cone-specific results.
  • Confirmed expected patterns in patients with achromatopsia and blue-cone monochromacy.
  • Demonstrated utility in differentiating subtypes and stages of retinitis pigmentosa.

Conclusions:

  • A practical, short (under 30 minutes) protocol can measure photoreceptor-specific function over a wide dynamic range.
  • This method utilizes a standard perimeter, facilitating clinical adoption and use in trials.
  • Enables precise assessment of photoreceptor function for IRD diagnosis and management.