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Abstract #25127 Published in IGR 12-1

The ability of short-wavelength automated perimetry to predict conversion to glaucoma

van der Schoot J; Reus NJ; Colen TP; Lemij HG
Ophthalmology 2010; 117: 30-34


PURPOSE: Short-wavelength automated perimetry (SWAP) has been claimed to predict conversion to glaucoma 3 to 4 years before standard automated perimetry (SAP) defects occur. This study compared the moment of glaucomatous conversion between SWAP and SAP. DESIGN: Prospective, longitudinal follow-up study. PARTICIPANTS: Four hundred sixteen subjects with ocular hypertension (intraocular pressure >/=22 and

Glaucoma Service, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. j.vanderschoot@eyehospital.nl


Classification:

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)



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