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Abstract #24295 Published in IGR 11-3
Functional glaucoma diagnosis
Erb C; Gobel KOphthalmologe 2009; 106: 375-386
Achromatic perimetry is the gold standard in glaucoma diagnosis for detecting functional defects from glaucomatous optic neuropathy. Because achromatic perimetry is only able to detect scotomas after loss of up to 30-40% of retinal ganglion cells, early diagnosis using this method is rarely possible. Therefore, a lot of new perimetric procedures have been developed in recent years to detect new scotomas at a very early stage. This review summarizes the theoretical background of retinal ganglion cells in order to better understand the theoretical approaches of new perimetric methods. In addition, the most important commercial perimetric devices currently available are presented.
Dr. C. Erb, Abteilung fur Augenheilkunde, Schlosspark-Klinik, Heubnerweg 2, 14050 Berlin, Germany. Carl.erb@schlosspark-klinik.de
Classification:
6.6.2 Automated (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.6 Visual field examination and other visual function tests)
6.6.3 Special methods (e.g. color, contrast, SWAP etc.) (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.6 Visual field examination and other visual function tests)