What Methods are Used for Visual Field Testing in Children?
Several methods can be used to assess visual fields in children:
1. Confrontation Visual Field Test: This is a simple and quick test where the examiner compares the child's visual field with their own. It is often used for younger children or those who cannot cooperate with more complex tests. 2. Automated Perimetry: This involves the child looking at a central point on a screen while lights flash in different areas. The child presses a button whenever they see a light. This test provides a detailed map of the visual field. 3. Kinetic Perimetry: In this test, moving targets of various sizes and brightness are projected, and the child indicates when they first see the target. This method can be tailored to a child’s capability to respond.
