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Abstract #5656 Published in IGR 2-1
Limitations of the Glaucoma Hemifield Test in identifying early glaucomatous field loss
Zalta AHAnnals of Ophthalmology - Glaucoma 2000; 32:33-45
In early glaucoma, the Glaucoma Hemifield Test (GHT) interpreted 27% of 1676 fields as 'within normal limits' despite the presence of real scotomas on numeric pattern deviation displays (p < 0.0001). In early glaucoma, visual field analysis based on the GHT alone is at significant risk for misinterpretation, underdiagnosis, and under-treatment. In glaucoma suspects, the defect depth or pattern deviation displays should always be examined before any diagnostic or therapeutic decision.
Dr. A.H. Zalta, University Medical Arts Building, Mail Location 665-E, 222 Piedmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Classification:
6.6.2 Automated (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.6 Visual field examination and other visual function tests)
