Assessing field defects of the low-vision patient

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Low Vision Rehabilitation

Background:

• Visual field loss is a critical concern for patients with low vision.
• Accurate assessment of visual field deficits is essential for effective low vision care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe simplified devices and techniques for assessing visual field loss.
• To provide alternatives for clinicians when quantitative field mapping is not possible due to patient fatigue or debility.

Main Methods:

• Description of novel and existing devices for visual field assessment.
• Outline of simplified testing techniques for visual field evaluation.

Main Results:

• The described devices and techniques are demonstrated to be effective in assessing visual field loss.
• These methods offer a practical solution for clinicians facing patient limitations.

Conclusions:

• Simplified visual field assessment tools are crucial for low vision clinicians.
• Effective assessment of visual field loss can be achieved even with patient limitations, improving patient care.