Expert Florida ophthalmologist Dr Alan Mendelsohn talks about Humphrey Visual Field Testing which is performed at 6-month intervals and assesses peripheral field of view, blind spots, etc from glaucoma.
I recently had this test done by my ophthalmologist. I was told this is the "gold standard" for testing peripheral vision. I told my doctor I thought it was very subjective and not measured by accurate measurements. I guessed on many flashes as the brightness was hardly visible. Is this truly the most reliable test for peripheral vision?
This is beyond interesting and has me wanting to schedule an immediate appointment with Dr. Mendelsohn. He is well experienced and cares very much for his staff n patients. I would highly recommend him.
My 12 year old started seeing floaters (never had glasses nor complained of blurry vision) so I took him to an ophthalmologist due to the floaters, where they said he had astigmatism and needed glasses. Upon their review of his eye, the optometrist said he had a lesion or swelling of the macula, is what they also called it, so we were referred to a retina specialist who said he found nothing wrong but a bit of inflammation. He said it could be due to my son possibly hitting his eye years ago (which my son has never done or I’d have known) or also could be because some people are just “born” with this issue? Swelling? Or a “scar” is what he called it. He is now wanting me to schedule a second appointment for a Visual Field Test for my son, 2 weeks after being seen today, is this really necessary? Then wants us to go in a third separate time for a follow up. I do not see why we need two additional appointments. Can the visual field test not be done in the same day as the follow up, prior to dilating? I feel as if they are trying to just make money off of my insurance. I work for a stock brokerage firm and have amazing insurance. Please help with my inquiry. I’m confused on what to do.
