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Detecting Functional Changes in the Patient’s Vision: Visual Field Analysis

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Abstract

This chapter summarizes various techniques that are used for evaluation of the visual field in glaucoma and the psychophysical and physiological basis for this diagnostic test procedure. A description of the types of perimetry that can be utilized clinically is also presented. Additionally, relationships between structural damage and visual field sensitivity loss produced by glaucoma, methods for evaluation of visual fields for detection and monitoring progression of glaucoma, a cook book for evaluation of visual fields, advantages and disadvantages of other specialized visual field test procedures, and the role that visual field testing plays in the management of glaucoma patients are also discussed. An extensive reference list is also included for readers who are interested in pursuing more detail pertaining to a particular area of the content in this chapter, and figures are presented to highlight many of the points that are drawn in this chapter. The overall intent of this chapter is to provide a practical guide for the clinician to utilize for the management of glaucoma patients and individuals at risk of developing glaucoma.

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