Visual field

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the anatomy and concept of the visual field, including the physiological blind spot and foveal fixation.
• Learn the difference between kinetic and static perimetry, including how Goldmann and automated perimetry are performed and interpreted.
• Analyze diagnostic patterns of visual field loss for early detection of glaucoma, optic neuropathies, and neurological conditions.
• Interpret key perimetry indices such as Mean Deviation (MD), Pattern Deviation, and Probability Values to identify localized or generalized defects.
• Evaluate test reliability using false positives, false negatives, and fixation losses.
• Recognize the influence of patient factors like pupil size, ptosis, and fatigue on test results.
• Describe and classify types of visual field defects such as scotomas, contractions, and depressions, including how to determine their severity.
• Apply visual field findings in clinical decision-making, such as monitoring disease progression or confirming differential diagnoses.