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Abstract #8231 Published in IGR 4-3
Correlation between changes in the nerve fiber layer and examination of the visual field using automatic perimetry in diagnosing primary open-angle glaucoma
Tanev I; Tanev VJournal Français d'Ophtalmologie 2002; 25: 936-939
PURPOSE: To analyze the correlation between changes in the nerve fiber layer and the appearance of defects in the visual field in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Digital image processing of the nerve fiber layer and examination of the visual field (30-2 Humphrey) was performed in 450 patients. The conditions for obtaining the digital images are presented. RESULTS: Defects of the nerve fiber layer were evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively using automated perimetry, and the correlation was estimated. The results are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: Examination of patients suspected of having POAG is much more precise when using both techniques performed on the same day. Thus, it will be possible to save time for: early diagnosis, monitoring the treatment, and limiting the progression of glaucoma.LA: French
I. Tanev, MD, Service d'Ophtalmologie, Université Médicale, 49 boulevard Evlogi Georgiev, 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria
Classification:
2.13 Retina and retinal nerve fibre layer (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
6.9.1 Laser scanning (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.9 Computerized image analysis)
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)
