A confrontation visual field test is a quick and easy way to measure your overall field of vision.
A confrontational field test is a preliminary test conducted by youreye doctoror technician as a basic screening tool.
A confrontational field test requires little or no special equipment and can be performed in nearly any situation.
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The fingers are either identified or counted, depending on the extent of the exam.
Each eye is tested separately.
A defect in vision will be detected if the patient fails to accurately see the fingers.
Visual field problems have a number of causes that dont always originate in the eye.
Light flashes will vary in brightness.
(Glaucoma is a disease characterized by high eye pressure.)
Most types of glaucoma begin with loss of peripheral vision.
There is no cure for glaucoma, but stopping the progression of the disease will help preserve vision.
Progression of the disease must be monitored closely by watching the visual field and intraocular pressure.
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Glaucoma Research Foundation.Why Do I Need a Visual Field Test?
