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Programmed visual field testing

D R Anderson

    Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Programmed static spot-checking accurately detects early visual field defects when using appropriate stimuli and retesting missed responses. Advanced instruments offer automatic defect quantitation, while simpler ones require manual effort for accurate, though less interpretable, results.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Visual Science

    Background:

    • Visual field defects can indicate serious underlying conditions.
    • Early detection of visual field abnormalities is crucial for timely intervention.
    • Current methods for visual field testing vary in complexity and accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the accuracy of programmed static spot-checking for visual field defect detection.
    • To compare the capabilities of different visual field testing instruments for quantitation.
    • To propose an efficient strategy for visual field assessment in clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized programmed static spot-checking with specific stimuli and retesting protocols.
    • Assessed the accuracy of detecting early visual field abnormalities.

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  • Compared automated quantitation features of advanced versus less elaborate instruments.
  • Evaluated the utility of tangent screen and Goldmann perimetry for quantitation.

    • Main Results:

    • Programmed static spot-checking demonstrates high accuracy in identifying visual field defects, including subtle early changes.
    • Advanced automated instruments provide automatic quantitation of visual field defects.
    • Less sophisticated instruments achieve accurate results through repetitive or manual testing, but yield complex data.
    • The choice of instrument impacts the efficiency and interpretability of results.

    Conclusions:

    • Programmed static spot-checking is a reliable method for detecting visual field defects.
    • Automated instruments offer superior quantitation capabilities, but cost can be a barrier.
    • A practical approach involves using automated spot-checking for screening and diagnosis, supplemented by traditional perimetry for quantitation when advanced systems are unavailable.