Our discussion focuses on the salient points for proper interpretation of the 242 swedish interactive thresholding algorithm sita fullthreshold humphrey visual field hvf carl zeiss meditec inc. Perimetry and visual field testing have been used as clinical ophthalmic diagnostic tools for many years, and this manuscript will provide a brief historical overview of these procedures and the. Visual field testing is important both for detecting field loss for diagnostic purposes, and for following disease status over time. Testing was performed with the carl zeiss dublin, ca humphrey 750 field. Local coverage determination for visual fields testing. Criteria used for interpretation of peripheral visual fields interpretation criteria normal none. Fullfield evaluations using a goldmann perimeter or humphrey field analyzer are useful for detecting the midperipheral scotomas typically observed in patients with rp. On the humphrey field analyzer shown here, the best threshold test is the sita standard. Perimetry has long been an important tool for identifying visual field defects and guiding glaucoma patients treatment. It is a very important diagnostic tool in evaluating patients with various eye conditions such as glaucoma. The humphrey field analyzer and octopus perimeters esterman algorithms as provided by carl zeiss and haag.
Pdf examining the visual fields is an integral part of any ophthalmic evaluation. Visual field testing and interpretation slideshare. Visual fields interpretation in glaucoma community eye health. Herein is an emphasis on the interpretation of the single visual field performed with the humphrey visual field analyzer humphrey instruments lnc, san leandro, c. He asks for an indication to which extent the visual field is narrowed down in terms of degrees from the center axis. Humphrey field analyser hfa, is a tool for measuring the human visual field, it is used by optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmologists, particularly for detecting monocular visual field the results of the analyser identify the type of vision defect. You will be instructed to cover one of your eyes using an. This article focuses on some practical aspects of visual field testing, including. Humphrey field analyzer iii single field analysis a guide to interpretation sample case 1. The articles prior to january 20 are part of the back file collection and are not available with a current paid subscription.
Administering and interpreting visual fields in glaucoma danica j. Once again, this is couched in a manner particular to the humphrey field analyzer but is general enough to be relevant to the wider field no. Humphrey visual field testing humphrey visual field analyzer can measure the side vision of the eyes and the sensitivity of your side vision. The humphrey field analyser is by far the most commonly used for auto. An analogy commonly used to conceptualize these diagrams is the island of vision.
They will sit or stand 3 to 4 feet in front of you. To finish out the volume, there is a very useful summary of recent developments in automated perimetry. Retinal nerve fibre arrangement nerve fibres arrangement at optic disc 3. The standard of care to screen, monitor, and manage eye disease. In order to get an estimate about that you first have to calibrate your screen in menu configuration data analysis screen calibration watch the old video for v1. It fits well into our limited space in our pretesting room. Early paracentral visual field loss in patients taking.
The purpose of this study was to compare the monocular humphrey visual field hvf with the binocular humphrey esterman visual field hevf for determining whether subjects suffering from glaucoma fulfilled the new medical requirements for possession of a swedish drivers license. I have no financial interest in any of these machines. Used in concert with other tests such as intraocular pressure measurements, optic nerve examination and other tests. Carl zeiss meditec recently received 510k approval to market a software program called the visual field index on its humphrey visual field analyzer, which may allow clinicians to get a more objective impression of progression. Pdf humphrey visual field analysis, visual field defects. View and download zeiss humphrey field analyzer 3 instructions for use manual online. Visual field assessment is extremely important in glaucoma management, but interpretation is affected by the quality of the patients performance. Understanding visual field testing nceyes june 2018. Humphrey field analyzer ii iii 23 humphrey field analyzer iii 24 humphrey field analyzer uses a bowlperimeter with a radius of 33 cm because of working distance, presbyopia or cycloplegia will affect the clarity of the targets presented to the patient testing within the central 30. Presentation layout introduction on visual field normal limits of visual field short overview on history of vf terminologies related to vf visual field testing methods kinetic, static interpretation of vf reports 4. The main focus is on the most commonly used humphrey.
Manual andor automated vf plotting is a subjective test. Visual fields in glaucoma wood, swann and stavrou figure 3. A visual field analysis measures your central and peripheral vision which shows us how wide an area your eye can see. Most often, as long as everything else is stable iop, onh appearance, we just reorder these fields in a few months time. Hvf sita fast 242 full threshold monocularly and hevf binocularly were. On the humphrey field analyzer shown here, the best threshold test is the sitastandard. Most of ocular or neurological disorders have characteristic visual field lost, such as glaucoma, stroke, or multiple sclerosis, etc. If these errors are not too bad, the general gist of the field can be deduced, especially if compared to prior fields. Humphrey visual field repair hello, any chance someone near cleveland can do repair work on a humphrey vfield matrix ambient light sensor. Pdf a history of perimetry and visual field testing. Heres a look at vfi, and how it compares to another aftermarket field analyzer.
Published february 15, 20 sharpen your visual field interpretation skills understanding visual fields is not black and whitenot even shades of gray. This article focuses on some practical aspects of visual field testing, including patients with multiple pathologies, examining the patient with advanced glaucoma, and the. View and download zeiss humphrey 720i user manual online. Litwak is on the speaker bureau and advisory panel for alcon and zeiss meditek visual fields and glaucoma management glaucoma diagnosis confirms glaucoma diagnosis quantifies the amount of glaucoma damage to set target pressures. Humphrey 720i measuring instruments pdf manual download. Humphrey visual field analysis, visual field defects, and ophthalmic findings in patients with macro pituitary adenoma article pdf available in saudi medical journal 289.
The current study used a protocol of visual acuity and color vision assessment, funduscopy, and humphrey 102 visual field testing. This video includes instructions on how to perform the test and interpret the results. At eye academy, we use the state of the art humphrey visual field analyser. Humphrey visual field printout interpretation prof. Comparison of the monocular humphrey visual field and the. Or, the visual field could just be patchy all over. Visual field testing with the humphrey field analyzer, second edition has been completely updated to include many new innovations in visual field testing. Examining the visual fields is an integral part of any ophthalmic evaluation. The dr doesnt want to sign a 5k repair contract, so hes asked that i. We usually use this test in our practices to assess visual field loss in our glaucoma patients. Litwak, od, faao va medical center baltimore, maryland dr. And so here is a printout of a visual field, and im gonna i can see my video here of myself.
Visual field testing with the humphrey field analyzer, 2nd. With over 65,000 installed units worldwide, the hfa is the premier automated visual field analyzer. The final result of a gvf is a diagram similar to a topographic map. Ive used other visual field systems before, and they werent as user friendly. Perimetry, which is used to quantify the patients visual field, is useful both for diagnosing glaucoma and for following the patient to determine whether glaucoma is progressing. The humphrey visual field is a special automated procedure used to perform perimetry, a test that measures the entire area of peripheral vision that can be seen while the eye is focused on a central point. The confrontational visual field exam is a basic exam performed by your eye doctor. There is a clear inferior nasal step, which respects the horizontal midline. Analysis of reliability indices from humphrey visual field.
Evaluating visual field loss using automated static threshold perimetry. For years, doctors have asked for the operational capability to analyze data from their humphrey field analyzer. Humphrey field analyzer, and numerous other devices. Discrete points along the island of vision or visual field are probed using a non moving. How do you interpret a 242 humphrey visual field printout. Four peripheral test points are added to the original esterman pattern. And thats part of the art of interpreting these automated visual fields. Humphrey visual field test visual field testing is one of many methods used to diagnose and monitor glaucoma progression. This is an example of a patient with visual field progression that may be statistically significant but may not be clinically. Given the significant dominance of the humphrey the patients visual. Introduction visual field the visual area that is perceived simultaneously by a fixating eye.
Therefore, it provides information regarding the location of any disease processes or lesions throughout the visual pathway. The oculus easyfield c is easy to use and is very compact. Discrete points along the island of vision or visual field are probed using a nonmoving. And so heres a visual field printout from the humphrey visual field.
I love how it has the option to save the results into a pdf file so we can link it to our emr, directly attaching it into the patients charts. Visual field testing with the humphrey field analyzer. Marrelli, od, faao university of houston college of optometry visual fields aka perimetry the measurement of the boundaries of the field of vision and of retinal sensitivity, both centrally and peripherally. This second edition not only provides eyecare professionals with fundamental information on performing automated perimetry, but also includes sections on the humphrey field analyzer ii. The standard test is better for early detection, while. Peripheral testing in kinetic perimetry humphrey analyzer. Humphrey field analyzer 3 measuring instruments pdf manual download. Humphrey perimeter an overview sciencedirect topics. In this analogy, the visual field is an island with a central peak and the altitude correlates with the visual sensitivity in a given location. To clarify how we use automated static threshold perimetry to evaluate visual field loss. The visual field the visual field can be compared with a topographic map of an island. So automated perimetry and this is one of the older humphrey machines. We detected significant reproducible visual field defects in 4 of 262 patients, which is much more common than other studies. Visual field results humphrey 242 using the sitastandard strategy for a patient with more advanced glaucomatous loss than that depicted in figures 1 and 2.
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