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The Peritest automatic perimeter in screening for glaucomatous visual field defects.

G R Douglas

    Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Peritest effectively screens for glaucoma visual field defects, correctly identifying 90% of glaucomatous eyes. This automatic perimeter offers a valuable tool for detecting vision abnormalities in glaucoma patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
    • Early detection of glaucomatous visual field defects is crucial for timely intervention.
    • Manual perimetry is the standard for visual field testing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Peritest, an automatic perimeter, in screening for glaucomatous visual field defects.
    • To compare the Peritest's performance against manual perimetry in a clinical setting.

    Main Methods:

    • The Peritest was used to examine the visual fields of 69 eyes with chronic open-angle glaucoma and 46 normal eyes.
    • Manual perimetry was performed prior to the Peritest examination for comparison.

    Main Results:

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    • The Peritest correctly identified 90% of glaucomatous eyes with visual field abnormalities.
    • It correctly identified 78% of normal eyes as having normal visual fields.
    • The overall correct classification rate was 85%, with a 15% false-positive rate for glaucomatous abnormalities.

    Conclusions:

    • The Peritest demonstrates significant accuracy in screening for glaucomatous visual field defects.
    • Its performance suggests potential as a reliable tool for early glaucoma detection.
    • Further studies may explore its utility in broader clinical applications.