Visual field test
Central and peripheral vision is tested by using visual field
tests. Changes may indicate eye diseases, such as glaucoma or
retinitis.
Review Date: 7/28/2008
Reviewed By: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University
Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
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