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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Visual Field Test
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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Visual Field Test
by MAmethyst, Jun 18, 2009 06:14PM
Hi, I went to a neuro opthtamalogist and I failed the visual field test in my left eye twice. My question is
could the optic nerve been damaged 5 years ago when I had a stroke. Could an MRI help determine the cause?
The doctor is sending me for one. My eye pressure was fine and I did have my pupil dilated in the left eye and the doctor said everything look good. There is no history of glaucoma in my family. I am hoping that it is not
Glaucoma if it is not what else could it be. The doctor did perscribe drops for my left eye. He seemed to
think it was glaucoma - how will he definitely know what it is. Thank you - I look forward to your answer.
could the optic nerve been damaged 5 years ago when I had a stroke. Could an MRI help determine the cause?
The doctor is sending me for one. My eye pressure was fine and I did have my pupil dilated in the left eye and the doctor said everything look good. There is no history of glaucoma in my family. I am hoping that it is not
Glaucoma if it is not what else could it be. The doctor did perscribe drops for my left eye. He seemed to
think it was glaucoma - how will he definitely know what it is. Thank you - I look forward to your answer.
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Jun 19, 2009 08:54PM
, Jun 19, 2009 08:54PMTo: MAmethyst
Dear MAmethyst,
Sometimes, it is difficult to diagnose low tension glaucoma from other disorders. Cerebrovascular accidents can sometimes cause visual field defects. I would recommend that you undergo testing and seek the care of a glaucoma specialist as well.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Sometimes, it is difficult to diagnose low tension glaucoma from other disorders. Cerebrovascular accidents can sometimes cause visual field defects. I would recommend that you undergo testing and seek the care of a glaucoma specialist as well.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
