At Noakes Habermehl & Kerr we employ visual field
screening as an everyday tool to determine if you
have any vision defects in your visual pathway
beyond the retina.

What is a visual field test?

A visual field test measures how much "side" vision you have. It is a straightforward test, painless, and does not involve eye drops. Essentially lights are flashed on, and you have to press a button whenever you see the light. Your head is kept still. you have to rest your chin on a chin rest. The lights are bright or dim at different stages of the test. Some of the flashes are purely to check you are concentrating.

How long will it take?

Each eye is tested separately, and you should allow 15-45 minutes to have the whole test.

Why is it so important?

The test provides us with a window into the inner working of your visual system within the brain. It can used for diagnosis of disorders like glaucoma, tumours, stroke and trauma. The results can not only tell us what the likely problem is but also where it lies and help assist us in referring you to a specialist if necessary.

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