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What Is Perimetry and How to Obtain the Best Results?

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Perimetry is the measurement of the field of vision and has been charted by various means by numerous researchers. The hunt for a quantifiable, reproducible, effective method has resulted from years of research, and today, automated perimetry is the standard of care. Obtaining a good, reliable, reproducible field by a patient requires the patient, doctor and perimetrist to work as a team. This introductory chapter charts out the process of obtaining a good field result.

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  1. Centre for Sight, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, India

    Sagarika Patyal

  2. Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, India

    Monica Gandhi

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    Monica Gandhi

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Patyal, S., Gandhi, M. (2021). What Is Perimetry and How to Obtain the Best Results?. In: Patyal, S., Gandhi, M. (eds) Resolving Dilemmas in Perimetry. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2601-2_1

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