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Most eye care providers, whether ODs or MDs, rely on Static Automated Perimetry (SAP), most commonly using the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA). This makes it easier for referring patients, as most doctors are familiar with the reports and can manage and evaluate progression in patients with diseases like glaucoma.
So why is kinetic visual field testing still is a vital method of assessing visual function?
Kinetic perimetry maps the visual field by moving a stimulus from the periphery inward until detected. This method is essential for evaluating peripheral vision in conditions like neuro-ophthalmic disorders and retinal degenerations.
60-16 tests 60 degrees out from central fixation with single intensity moving stimulus along 16 meridians
Auto -Ptosis 9 tests tests 9 superior meridians and prompts for untaped and taped and generates a report that superimposes the results on the same pattern to facilitate calculation of obstruction
Both methods provide information that may be critical to gaining a full understanding of the patient’s vision, but the choice between them depends on the clinical context. Kinetic visual field testing shines in scenarios where dynamic assessment is crucial — particularly for irregular or peripheral vision loss.
Kinetic visual field testing remains one of the optimal methods of testing for certain patient populations and conditions.
Conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke often result in irregular or peripheral vision loss. Kinetic visual field testing is uniquely capable of mapping these complex visual field patterns.
Veterans with combat-related injuries frequently exhibit complex visual impairments. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mandates the use of kinetic perimetry for accurate disability evaluations.
Patients with unstable fixation or cognitive impairments may struggle with static perimetry. Kinetic methods offer a more accessible alternative in these cases.
Despite these use cases, kinetic testing has disappeared from many practices, a side effect of the attempt to streamline workup by reducing the amount of equipment used in the lane, as automated static perimetry offers standardized efficiency while manual testing demands more time and expertise.
VF2000 G2 – YES
VF2000 NEO – YES
At Micro Medical Devices, we developed the first commercially available wearable visual field device because we don’t want doctors to have to choose between practice efficiency and clinical success. When we added kinetic testing to our Visual Field pattern library, we offered a way for more practices to be able to offer this testing as part of a seamless workup process without adding bulky devices and without having to pay more
With the VF2000 in your practice, you can easily tailor the tests and screenings you offer to each patient to their exact needs, gathering kinetic and/or threshold in a matter of a few minutes without needing to move the patient from one piece of equipment to another.
Unlike traditional bulky devices, the VF2000 NEO requires no dedicated dark room, optimizing practice space. Its intuitive design enables quick staff training and ADA compliance provides potential tax credits. With precise results, enhanced patient comfort, and revenue-boosting features, the VF2000 NEO is the ultimate diagnostic upgrade for modern practices.
Investing in our technology means equipping your practice with the tools to address every patient’s unique needs. [Learn more] about how the VF2000 can enhance your diagnostic capabilities without compromising on efficiency or accuracy.
With more than two decades of experience developing superior solutions for the modern practitioner, Micro Medical Devices can help transform your practice with cutting-edge diagnostic solutions. To see the VF2000 in action, schedule a demo today.
