Interocular asymmetry of optic disc size and its relevance to visual field loss in normal-tension glaucoma

1994 ◽  
Vol 232 (5) ◽  
pp. 290-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goji Tomita ◽  
Kristina Nyman ◽  
Christina Raitta ◽  
Mitsuya Kawamura
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Optic Disc ◽  
Visual Field Loss ◽  
Normal Tension Glaucoma ◽  
Optic Disc Size ◽  
Disc Size

Glaucoma Diagnostic Testing: The Influence of Optic Disc Size

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal Scheuble ◽  
Michael Petrak ◽  
Christian Karl Brinkmann
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Optic Disc ◽  
Visual Field Defects ◽  
Trend Test ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Optic Disc Size ◽  
Optic Discs ◽  
Disc Size ◽  
Field Defects ◽  
Sd Oct

Abstract Background There are various imaging techniques for the assessment of the optic disc in glaucoma patients. However, anatomically conspicuous, large or small optic discs can be quite challenging for an examiner. Objective The Bruchʼs membrane opening (BMO) by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) is a modern approach for the quantitative measures of retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL). The study focuses on comparison analysis of the BMO method and the widely used Heidelberg retina tomograph (HRT) method – in terms of detection of glaucoma for different optic disc sizes. Methods 216 Patients examinations during glaucoma consultation hours. Macro- (Ma) and micro-optic discs (Mi) detected by HRT are analysed via BMO analysis in SD-OCT. Correlation between BMO area and optic disc measured by HRT has been investigated and examined in terms of severity of visual field defect (MD [dB]). Results The results of study show that for micro and macro-optic discs there is a modest correlation between the size of optic disc measured by BMO and the size of optic disc measured by HRT by applying funduscopic examination (correlation rate r = 0,53; Mi: n = 111, Ma: n = 105). For micro-optic discs with a very small BMO area (< 1.5 mm2), there is a significant tendency (linear trend test p < 0.05) towards deeper visual field defects (MD < − 5 dB). Conclusion The BMO parameter of SD-OCT allows an assessment of glaucoma for a large range of optic disc sizes. BMO area and optic disc size measured by HRT are not correlated. Micro optic discs with a small BMO area lead to a higher risk of deep visual field defects.

The Relationship between Intraocular Pressure Reduction and Rates of Progressive Visual Field Loss in Eyes with Optic Disc Hemorrhage

Ophthalmology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 117 (11) ◽  
pp. 2061-2066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe A. Medeiros ◽  
Luciana M. Alencar ◽  
Pamela A. Sample ◽  
Linda M. Zangwill ◽  
Remo Susanna Jr. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Optic Disc ◽  
Visual Field Loss ◽  
Pressure Reduction ◽  
Disc Hemorrhage ◽  
Intraocular Pressure Reduction ◽  
The Relationship
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