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visual fields lec 1: kinetic perimetry Flashcards

1
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what is the definition of a visual field

A

all the space that an eye can see at any given time

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2
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how far does the visual field extend superiorly

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60 degrees

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3
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how far does the visual field extend inferiorly

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75 degrees

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4
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how far does the visual field extend nasally

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60 degrees

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5
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how far does the visual field extent temporally

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100 degrees

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6
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what is the visual field limited by

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facial features/anatomy e.g. forehead, eyebrows, nose, cheek bones

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7
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what is considered the central visual field

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30 degrees inside

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8
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what is considered the peripheral visual field

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30 degrees outside of the central visual field

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9
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what does every point on the retina correspond to in the visual field

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a certain direction in the visual field

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10
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where does the nasal retina project

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temporally

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11
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where does the temporal retina project

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nasally

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12
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which orientation will the visual field be in relation to the retinal image on the eye

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upside down and front to back

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13
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if theres a problem with the inferior nasal retina, where will the visual field defect be

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the superior temporal visual field

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14
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which part of the fundus has the highest threshold sensitivity and why

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the fovea, because it contains the highest density of cones

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15
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which part of the fundus has no threshold sensitivity

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the optic disc = blind spot

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16
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what happens to threshold sensitivity as you go away from the fovea and why

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threshold sensitivity reduces, as cone density reduces

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17
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at which side of the visual field is the physiological blind spot and why

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temporal visual field, as the optic disc is always at the nasal retina

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18
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how wide is the physiological blind spot

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5.5 degrees wide

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19
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how far from fixation is the physiological blind spot

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15 degrees

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20
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how high in the visual field is the physiological blind spot

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7.5 degrees

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21
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how much below the midline is the physiological blind spot

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1.5 degrees below

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22
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which side will the physiological blind spot be on the right eye

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right hand side

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23
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which side will the physiological blind spot be on the left eye

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left hand side

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24
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which side will a patient’s right fundus be to the clinician

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always on the clinicians left side

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25
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which side will a patient’s left fundus be to the clinician

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always on the clinicians right side

26
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what is the measurement of visual field called

27
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what are the two types of perimetry

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  • kinetic
    and
  • static
28
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what does the inside of the hill of vision represent

A

what you can see

29
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what does the outside of the hill of vision represent

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what you can’t see

30
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what does the height of the hill of vision represent

A

the threshold

31
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what are the two types of manual kinetic perimetry

A
  • gross perimetry

- golmann perimeter

32
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list the steps of how you will carry out manual kinetic perimetry

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  • stimulus moves from where the px can’t see it, to where they can see it
  • plot this onto a map
  • stimulus is a fixed size and luminance
  • eccentricity that the stimulus is seen as is then recorded at every 15 degrees, totalling 360 degrees
  • points of equal sensitivity form together to make an isopter
  • one isopter is not enough, so different isopters are measured using different stimulus sizes or light intensities
  • to measure more closer to the centre fov, the procedure is repeated with smaller/lower luminance stimulus
  • a minimum of 3 isopters is required for a good contour map of the visual field
33
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what type of manual kinetic perimetry is gross perimetry

A

a gross screening test

34
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list the steps of how to carry out gross perimetry

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  • px faces practitioner
  • occlude one eye
  • px told to constantly fixate on examiner’s nose
  • target held at 35cm from the patient’s eye, outside the fov
  • px report when they are first aware of the target
  • carried out in uniform surroundings if possible
  • target is moved at a constant velocity and in a imaginary arc
  • once the px notices the target, make a mental note of it and continue moving the target to the centre, to see if they have a scotoma
  • repeat in the 8 directions of gaze
  • repeat with the other eye
35
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list the 8 directions of gaze which gross perimetry must be carried out in

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  • superior
  • superior temporal
  • temporal
  • inferior temporal
  • inferior
  • inferior nasal
  • nasal
  • superior nasal
36
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where must the patient constantly fixate when carrying out gross perimetry

A

examiner’s nose

37
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at which distance is the target held from the patient with gross perimetry

38
Q

list 4 advantages of gross perimetry

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  • quick
  • cheap
  • only method possible with young children or elderly with stroke
  • detects gross field defects
39
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list 4 disadvantages of gross perimetry

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  • useless for small areas of vision loss
  • no control of stimulus luminance or contrast
  • no control over background
  • recognition of defect is dependent on judgement of practitioner
40
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where is the goldmann perimeter mainly used

A

in hospitals for kinetic perimetry

41
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list the components of a goldmann perimeter and state how to use it

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  • projector
  • head and chin rest
  • response button (px presses when they see target)
  • target - luminance and size controls can be specified (better than gross perimetry)
  • chart to draw isopter plots on
  • pantoscopic arm (moves stimulus around)
  • chin rest positioning (can move around to get the red light on the fovea)
  • occlude one eye
  • adjust the chin/head rest so the patients eye is in the centre of the telesope’s field
  • instruct the patient (to push the button when they just see the target)
  • put up correct refractive correction
42
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when will you always give a reading correction when carrying out perimetry

A

when measuring the inside 30 degrees of visual field

43
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what makes up the reading correction

A

distance correction + reading addition

44
Q

when will you not need to use a correction when carrying out perimetry and what is the exception to this

A

when measuring the outside 30 degrees of visual field

unless the px has a +/- 8.00 DS refractive error

45
Q

for a full goldmann perimetry when and when not can spectacles be used and why

A
  • specs can be used inside 30 degrees
  • specs not used outside 30 degrees
    because the rim gets in the way
46
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what lens will you give when carrying out perimetry on a 60 year old px whose normal near add is +3.00D and distance rx is plano

A

+3.00D lens

47
Q

what lens will you give when carrying out perimetry on a 60 year old px whose normal near add is +3.00D and distance rx is -3.00D

A

give nothing

48
Q

what lens will you give when carrying out perimetry on a 60 year old px whose normal near add is +3.00D and distance rx is +3.00D

A

+6.00D lens

49
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what is the near addition on the goldmanns table of near addition for a 40-44 year old

50
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what is the near addition on the goldmanns table of near addition for a 45-49 year old

51
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what is the near addition on the goldmanns table of near addition for a 50-54 year old

52
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what is the near addition on the goldmanns table of near addition for a 55 or year old or a cyclopeged px

53
Q

list the 7 steps of how to use the goldmann bowl perimeter

A
  • select a stimulus e.g. v3
  • move the stimulus in from the periphery, non-seeing to seeing
  • record what they can see
  • continue to move the stimulus to the centre, asking the patient to report if it disappears (to see any scotomas further in)
  • repeat at 15/30 degrees intervals (30 degrees is adequate)
  • repeat for atleast two other stimulus size/luminance combinations
  • repeat these steps for the other eye
54
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how does goldmann perimetry with octopus help with which settings should be used for which aged patients

A

it has aged matched normal values, for immediate judgement of normality i.e. landings tells you what should be used for what age

55
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how is goldmann perimetry with octopus good at being a repeatable test

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it has automatic repetition and follow up of kinetic examinations i.e. stimulus moves at the same speed. with a follow up button

56
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how is the quantification of goldmann perimetry with octopus

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measurement of isopters for the quantification of progression

57
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which two types of kinetic testing does goldmann perimetry with octopus have

A

manual or automatic

58
Q

list 3 advantages of kinetic perimetry

A
  • useful for detecting contraction of visual fields e.g. in retinitis pigmentosa
  • useful for detecting neurological problems e.g. large visual field defects are detected such as a hemianopia
  • useful in young children when automated versions are not possible
59
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list 6 disadvantages of kinetic perimetry

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  • requires a skilled operator with manual perimetry
  • results are operator dependent with manual perimetry
  • difficult to quantify results with manual perimetry
  • children/adults with a stroke will find manual perimetry easier (gross perimetry) as they move you can pause
  • poor sensitivity for detecting scotomas with both manual and automated
60
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what refractive correction will you use on a patient who has less than 1D of cyl

A

mean sphere/BVS (sph + 1/2 cyl)

61
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when will you insert a cyl when carrying out perimetry

A

if the patient’s cyl is above 1DC

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