An automatic perimeter for glaucoma visual field screening and control. Construction and clinical cases

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Medical Devices
• Visual Science

Background:

• Static perimetry is crucial for diagnosing visual field defects.
• Manual perimetry can be time-consuming and subjective.
• A need exists for automated, objective visual field testing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel apparatus for automated static perimetry.
• To evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of the automated instrument.

Main Methods:

• Development of a fully automatic static perimetry apparatus.
• Programming test logic into a mini-computer.
• Plotting results in polar coordinates for analysis.

Main Results:

• The apparatus tests the central visual field at 64 points.
• Automated testing demonstrated satisfying results in analyzed cases.
• Comparison with conventional methods showed comparable outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The described apparatus provides an automated solution for static perimetry.
• This automated instrument is effective for analyzing visual field defects.
• The system offers a reliable and efficient method for visual field assessment.