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Fifteen children aged less than 11 years, affected by congenital glaucoma, underwent visual field testing using two different methods: conventional computerized perimetry (24-2 Humphrey program) and High Pass Resolution perimetry (Ring test). The aim of the study was to discover which of the two perimetric techniques was more suitable for younger patient. Results showed that HPR perimetry is more suitable to children. Reasons include the short duration of the test (5 min), and the appearance like a pleasant game to 80% of the subjects tested. In addition it proved to be better than Humphrey test because of the minimal possibilities of memorisation with a reproducibility factor of 68% in our sample and because of the reliable results and satisfactory evaluation in 76% of the eyes examined.
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Marraffa, M., Pucci, V., Marchini, G. et al. HPR perimetry and Humphrey perimetry in glaucomatous children. Doc Ophthalmol 89, 383–386 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01203713
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