Brad Lane, OD, MBA, MEd: No financial relationships to disclose
This introductory course is designed to equip beginning paraoptometrics with a foundational understanding of visual field testing and its role in clinical eye care. Participants will explore the various methods of visual field testing—including confrontation testing, automated perimetry, kinetic perimetry, and specialized tools like Amsler grids and SWAP—and learn how each method contributes to diagnosing and managing ocular and neurological conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Identify and describe the various types of visual field testing, including confrontation testing, automated perimetry, kinetic perimetry, and supplemental methods such as the Amsler grid and SWAP
Interpret basic visual field test results by recognizing key components such as grayscale plots, pattern deviation, total deviation, and reliability indices
Differentiate common visual field defects—such as scotomas, hemianopias, quadrantanopias, and altitudinal defects—and associate them with their underlying ocular or neurological pathologies
Apply knowledge of visual field testing to real-world case scenarios involving glaucoma, pituitary adenoma, and stroke, enhancing clinical decision-making and patient care support
