Journal Reviews

Selection of visual field test for detection of pituitary disease

1 October 2015 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Humphrey, kinetic, octopus, perimetry, pituitary, static

This prospective cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study compared Octopus semi-automated kinetic perimetry (SKP) and Humphrey static automated central perimetry for detection of neurological visual field loss in patients with pituitary disease. Humphrey central 30-2 SITA threshold programme results were compared with...

Reliability of kinetic perimetry in children and young adults

1 December 2014 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Feasibility, normative peripheral vision, repeatability, semi-automated kinetic perimetry, visual development

This study reports on normative visual field area, feasibility and repeatability of testing for a large sample size of healthy children and young adults, using Octopus semi-automated kinetic perimetry. Sample included 221 healthy volunteers aged 5-22 years. The study was...