Visual fields interpretation in glaucoma: a focus on static automated perimetry

摘要

Examining the visual fields is an integral part of any ophthalmic evaluation.All ophthalmologists ordering and interpreting visual fields should go through the experience of having visual field tests done on them, and also perform some tests on patients themselves. This may help them better understand and use the different perimeters available, and improve their communication with their technicians.There are so many excellent textbooks covering the subject of visual fields in glaucoma, and the reader is advised to go through at least one of those to grasp the whole topic. This article focuses on some practical aspects of visual field testing, including patients with multiple pathologies, examining the patient with advanced glaucoma, and the differential diagnosis of glaucomatous field defects. This article addresses the use of the ‘Humphrey’ perimeter, but also includes brief notes on the Octopus printout.