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Abstract #6052 Published in IGR 2-2
Short-wavelength automated perimetry and neuroretinal rim area
Larrosa JM; Polo V; Pablo L; Pinilla I; Fernandez FJ; Honrubia FMEuropean Journal of Ophthalmology 2000; 10: 116-120
PURPOSE: To determine the correlation between neuroretinal rim area and functional losses detected by short-wavelength automated perimetry (SWAP) in a population of patients with suspected glaucoma. METHODS: Forty-two eyes of 42 ocular hypertensive subjects who met the selection criteria (intraocular pressure greater than 21 mmHg and normal conventional visual fields) were studied. A planimetric optic nerve head study was performed, determining the total and sectorized neuroretinal rim areas. SWAP was also done, with a modified Humphrey field analyzer. RESULTS: There were no significant correlations between the neuroretinal rim areas and the global perimetric parameters. However, the correlations between the inferotemporal neuroretinal rim area and some superonasal visual field regions (areas 3 and 4) were significant. CONCLUSIONS: There is a relation in the topography of some visual field areas assessed by SWAP and the inferotemporal neuroretinal rim area, which may play a role in the diagnosis and follow-up of suspected glaucoma.
Dr. J.M. Larrosa, Urb. Torres de San Lamberto 30-A, 50011 Zaragoza, Spain
Classification:
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)
6.8.2 Posterior segment (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.8 Photography)
