Glaukomhemfältstestet
Glaukomhemfältstestet, also known as the glaucomatous visual field test or simply visual field testing, is a diagnostic procedure used to assess an individual's peripheral vision. It is a crucial tool in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, a progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can lead to irreversible vision loss. The test measures the extent of a person's visual field, which is the entire area that can be seen at one time without moving the head or eyes.
The test is typically performed using a specialized instrument called a perimeter. During the examination, the
Glaukomhemfältstestet is sensitive to the characteristic peripheral vision loss associated with glaucoma. As glaucoma progresses, it