The revised 3rd edition of Visual Fields: Examination and Interpretation is an essential resource for all eye health professionals, including ophthalmologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, retina specialists, and optometrists. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of modern techniques for assessing various visual field disorders.
Highlights of this updated edition include:
– Thorough discussions on the history of perimetry, a crucial aspect of eye examinations.
– In-depth explanations on identifying visual field defects in critical eye components like the optic nerve, optic disc, chorioretina, optic chiasm, optic tract, lateral geniculate field bodies, and the calcarine complex.
– Detailed exploration of different visual field examinations such as monocular, binocular, and junctional field defects.
– Insightful comparisons between congruity vs. incongruity and macular sparing vs. macular splitting.
– Examination of visual field defect density and wedge-shaped homonymous field loss, crucial for accurate diagnosis.
– An overview of new automated perimetry techniques like SITA, FASTPAC, and SWAP.
This book serves as a valuable tool for understanding and interpreting complex visual field examinations, making it easier to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye disorders. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, making it an indispensable resource for both experienced practitioners and those new to the field of optometry.
Make the most of your expertise in eye health with the 3rd edition of Visual Fields: Examination and Interpretation, your go-to guide for understanding visual field assessments and their implications in eye disorder diagnosis.
Authors:
Thomas Walsh (Editor)
Edition:
3rd
Publication Date:
November 12, 2010
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