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Octopus
600 Visual Field
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This device helps the doctor detect abnormalities in central and
peripheral vision which may be caused by various medical
conditions such as glaucoma, stroke, brain tumors, or other
neurological problems. By using the Octopus 600, our doctors are
able to provide you with better eye care.
The Octopus 600 measures an individual's entire scope of vision and maps the visual field of each eye individually. The visual field test is a subjective examination, requiring the patient to understand the testing instructions, fully cooperate, and complete the entire test in order to provide useful information. |
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A visual field test is a method of measuring an individual's entire scope of vision, that is their central and peripheral (side) vision. Visual field testing maps the visual fields of each eye individually and can detect blind spots (scotomas) as well as more subtle areas of dim vision. Visual field testing is most frequently used to detect signs of glaucoma damage to the optic nerve. In addition, visual field tests are useful for detection of central or peripheral retinal diseases of the retina, eyelid conditions such as drooping (ptosis), optic nerve damage and disease, and conditions affecting the visual pathways from the optic nerve to the area of the brain (occipital cortex) where this information is processed into vision. |
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