Interpretation of autoperimetry

• Main Authors: Barun K Nayak, Sachin Dharwadkar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
• Series: Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research
• Subjects: Autoperimetry; threshold; glaucoma hemifield test; visual field index; Blue on yellow perimetry
• Online Access: http://www.jcor.in/article.asp?issn=2320-3897;year=2014;volume=2;issue=1;spage=31;epage=59;aulast=Nayak

Autoperimetry is an essential investigation for glaucoma management, which helps in the initial diagnosis as well as the follow up of glaucoma patients. The interpretation of autoperimetry is tricky and crucial. This article deals with the basics of autoperimtery explaining the various terminologies which are frequently used. This is followed by guidelines and algorithms for interpreting single field analysis. It also deals with the follow up strategies used in autoperimetry with emphasis on understanding the interpretation of "glaucoma progression analysis" (GPA) on Humphrey. This article will be of great help to comprehensive ophthalmologists as well as the post graduate student of ophthalmology, in understanding the intricacies of autoperimetry analysis which will be of great help in the management of glaucoma.