SUPRATHRESHOLD STATIC PERIMETRY - INITIAL CLINICAL-TRIALS WITH THE FIELDMASTER AUTOMATED PERIMETER

We describe our initial clinical trials comparing the Fieldmaster automated visual field plotter (Synemed, Inc) with Goldmann kinetic perimetry performed by highly skilled perimetrists. The Fieldmaster utilizes a quick, randomized test procedure referred to as “suprathreshold static perimetry.” The calibration and stimulus control features of the Fieldmaster have made it possible to derive approximate Goldmann-equivalent stimulus values and provide accurate, reproducible test conditions. Evaluation of 105 eyes (61 with defects, 44 normal) revealed a 98.5% detection rate and a 4% false alarm rate for the Fieldmaster in comparison with Goldmann kinetic perimetry. Based on these results, the Fieldmaster appears to have great potential value as a quantitative visual field screening device for the detection of visual field defects. © 1979, American Medical Association. All rights reserved.