The Ganglion Layer Analysis Trumps the Perimetry?

Computerised and Goldman Fields have been the backbone of afferent neuro-ophthalmology but require skill and patience by both the examiner and subject.. Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) Ganglion a Cell Layer (GCL) analysis and Nerve Fibre Analysis (RNFL) does not and may more efficiently serve the same purpose of diagnosis and monitoring and surveillance of disease process. A retrospective analysis of patient records that including serial RNFL and GCL OCT and perimetry going back over 8 years involving 500 glaucoma patients 12 patients with hemianopia and 20 patients with miscellaneous conditions including demyelinating optic neuropathy, optic nerve head drusen and compressive optic neuropathy.