Visual Field Testing using VR- Dr. Valentina Lozano

Visual field testing is crucial for glaucoma care, but let’s be honest—it’s not the most fun test. Traditional methods can be stressful, uncomfortable, and even inaccessible for some patients. Enter Virtual Reality 🕶️—a game-changer in visual field testing! VR headsets allow for a more comfortable, accessible, and patient-friendly experience—no dark room, no awkward head positioning, and no second-guessing tiny lights. While it’s still early days, VR holds huge potential for the future of #glaucoma management. This just may be the new standard for visual field testing. Financial Disclosures: none References: Huang, S. H., & Chien, J. J. (2019). Preliminary Study of Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing: An Alternative to Conventional Perimetry. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(6), e15153. DOI: 10.2196/15153.